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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. The monk discusses a confession with Vivaldi in Vivaldi's cell in Chapter 25. Where is that confession made?
(a) A cave in the hills.
(b) A police station.
(c) Vivaldi's hometown.
(d) The church in Santa Maria dell Pieta.

2. Who does the court of the Inquisition remind Vivaldi they are merciful to in Chapter 17?
(a) Those who confess.
(b) True love.
(c) The extremely rich.
(d) The very talented.

3. What stops Schedoni from harming Ellena in Chapter 20?
(a) A heartfelt plea from Ellena.
(b) The spirit of God.
(c) A letter from Vivaldi.
(d) A portrait in her possession.

4. What is the only way Vivaldi claims to know Schedoni in Chapter 28?
(a) As a servant.
(b) As a musical star.
(c) Through a friend.
(d) As a monk.

5. What does Schedoni lock himself in his room to do in Chapter 20?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Write a letter to Vivaldi.
(c) Meditate on his scheme.
(d) Pray for forgiveness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the tribunal send Vivaldi at the end of Chapter 27?

2. In Chapter 21, what does Schedoni resolve to do for fear of being questioned by the Marchesa di Vivaldi?

3. What does Schedoni believe his first step must be in obtaining his desires in Chapter 21?

4. In Chapter 24, what does the Marchesa believe after hearing details about Ellena's family?

5. What does Schedoni give the guide before he dismisses him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ellena fear when Beatrice visits her, and who does Beatrice tell her has died?

2. After being sentenced to death, what does Schedoni reveal to Vivaldi, and how does Vivaldi receive the news?

3. How does the mysterious monk assert himself to Vivaldi during his imprisonment and questioning?

4. What does the guide tell Schedoni about Spaltaro in Chapter 23, and what does Schedoni do in response?

5. What does Vivaldi refuse to tell the Tribunal of the Inquisition, and how is his refusal met?

6. What does the monk accuse Ellena of when she appeals for protection in Chapter 19, and who does she realize the monk is?

7. Describe what happens when Schedoni, Ellena, and their guide come upon a deserted village.

8. How are Vivaldi and Paulo questioned in Chapter 26, and how do they both reply?

9. Who is the mysterious monk, and what does he claim is true about Schedoni, and what does he produce to verify his story?

10. Who appears in Chapter 29 to testify against Schedoni, and what do they verify?

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