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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. Where is the church in which Vincentio di Vivaldi sees Ellena di Rosalba in Chapter 1?
(a) Rome.
(b) San Lorenzo.
(c) Sicily.
(d) The suburbs of Venice.

2. What does Vivaldi learn when he arrives at the convent?
(a) A nun is about to be confessed.
(b) Ellena is dead.
(c) His friend has been executed.
(d) He has won the lottery.

3. Who warns Vivaldi about visiting Ellena's villa?
(a) A beggar.
(b) The mayor of the Villa.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A mysterious monk.

4. Who makes sure the path is clear for Vivaldi and his group to continue their journey?
(a) Paulo.
(b) The shepherd's dog.
(c) Olivia.
(d) The shepherd's son.

5. What do Vivaldi and Paulo find when attempting to leave the monastery?
(a) The keys to the monastery.
(b) A lock of Ellena's hair.
(c) A blood stained monk habit.
(d) A book of spells.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Ellena leave, thanks to Olivia's help?

2. How does Ellena decide to endure her suffering?

3. Who does Paulo announce is approaching in Chapter 13?

4. What can Ellena not help doing when Vivaldi joins her in song?

5. Where does Vivaldi visit upon returning home in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Ellena agrees to marry Vivaldi?

3. What happens to Vivaldi and Paulo when they pursue the mysterious monk?

4. Where does the funeral for Signora di Bianchi take place and what invitation is extended to Ellena there?

5. What do Schedoni and the Marchesa di Vivaldi decide to do based on Schedoni's exaggerated story of his confrontation with Vivaldi?

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

8. What does Ellena fear when she attends the concert in Chapter 12, and how are her fears assuaged?

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

10. How do Vivaldi's parents feel about his courting attempts?

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