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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ellena hesitant to continue her relationship with Vivaldi?
(a) His horrible singing voice.
(b) His parent's disapproval.
(c) She has found a new love.
(d) The church's disapproval.

2. Why is Vivaldi advised not to pursue Ellena?
(a) His family would be averse to such a union.
(b) Ellena is already married.
(c) Ellena is not interested.
(d) He cannot afford a wedding ring.

3. Where does Vivaldi visit upon returning home in Chapter 4?
(a) His father's office.
(b) His friend Bonarmo's home.
(c) His mother's closet.
(d) The local church.

4. What rumor does Vivaldi's mother hear in Chapter 14?
(a) There is a price on her head.
(b) Ellena has escaped.
(c) Her husband is going to leave her.
(d) Her love affair has been discovered.

5. What does Vivaldi accuse his mother's adviser of in Chapter 4?
(a) Spying on the Vivaldi family.
(b) Being a thief.
(c) Slandering Ellena to his mother.
(d) Stealing Vivaldi's music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vivaldi suspect is plaguing him in Chapter 3?

2. Who warns Vivaldi about visiting Ellena's villa?

3. What does Vivaldi leave near Ellena during the concert in Chapter 12?

4. What amazes the English travelers in the Introduction?

5. What does Vivaldi learn about Ellena's past in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Vivaldi feels when he first sees Ellena in Chapter 1.

2. Where does Vivaldi locate Ellena, and what is her reaction when she sees him in Chapter 11?

3. What does Olivia suggest that Ellena do and why?

4. What is Signora Bianchi's reaction when Vivaldi states his desire to marry Ellena?

5. How does Ellena react to Vivaldi's attempts to draw her attention in Chapter 1?

6. What does Schedoni suggest as a punishment for Ellena for her relationship with Vivaldi, and what is the Marchesa's reaction to his suggestion?

7. What does the monk warn Vivaldi against in Chapter 1 and why?

8. After leaving the shepherd's farm, where does Vivaldi seek lodging for himself and Ellena, and what does he hope to obtain while there?

9. Where does Schedoni plan to send Ellena in Chapter 10 and on whose appeal is he acting?

10. Who does Vivaldi find when he returns home to see his mother, and what does he accuse this person of?

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