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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. What does the Marchesa di Vivaldi confess on her deathbed?
(a) Her crimes against Vivaldi and Ellena.
(b) Her unfaithfulness to her husband.
(c) Her love for Schedoni.
(d) The murder of Signora Bianchi.

2. What does Schedoni admit about Nicola in Chapter 28?
(a) He tried to murder him.
(b) He is his father.
(c) He has never seen him before.
(d) He was his agent in a plot against Vivaldi.

3. In Chapter 30, why does Olivia say she was persecuted by the abbess of San Stefano?
(a) Her faith.
(b) Her manner of speaking.
(c) Aiding Ellena's escape.
(d) Incompletion of duties.

4. What prevented Signora Bianchi from telling Ellena about her family?
(a) A bribe from Vivaldi's parents.
(b) Her death.
(c) A sign from God.
(d) A pact with Count di Bruno.

5. What does Vivaldi expect to happen when he meets the Chief Officer?
(a) He will see Ellena.
(b) He will be set free.
(c) He will be tortured.
(d) He will see his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What realization does Schedoni come to that causes him agony and remorse?

2. Why is Ellena overjoyed with Schedoni in Chapter 23?

3. What led to the Bruno family's poverty?

4. In Chapter 24 what does the Marchesa di Vivaldi ask Schedoni about Ellena?

5. What does Ellena request from Spalatro?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 20, who is Schedoni revealed to be, and why has he striven to be in the Marchesa's good graces?

3. What does Schedoni find out about his relationship to Ellena, and what does he do when he receives this news?

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

5. Who are the two people the Tribunal summons at the start of Chapter 28, how are they questioned, and what do they testify to?

6. On her deathbed, what does the Marchesa confess to and state is her dying wish?

7. Why does Ellena believe that Schedoni came to save her from Spaltaro?

8. Why is Ellena distressed when Schedoni shares where he plans to deposit her for safety, and what does she suggest as an alternative?

9. What does Schedoni decide would be in his best interest, after finding out he is Ellena's father, and what does he see as the first step?

10. What causes Ellena to be unable to sleep in her cell, and how is this possible?

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