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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Paulo fear about the man he and Vivaldi are hunting?

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

4. Who is Vivaldi searching for while hiding in Chapter 13?

5. What choice is given to Ellena in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Vivaldi find when he returns to Ellena's house in Chapter 9, and what does this cause him to suspect?

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

3. What is Ellena's reaction when she learns how Vivaldi's parents feel about her?

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

5. What happens when Ellena agrees to marry Vivaldi?

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

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

8. What happens to Ellena as she prepares to depart for the convent of Santa Maria della Pieta?

9. What happens that causes Vivaldi to rush to Ellena's house, and what does he find there?

10. After seeing Ellena taken away during their marriage ceremony, where does Vivaldi demand to be sent, and for what reason does he make this demand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the mysterious monk, and what are his actions during the novel? How does he enhance the supernatural motif in this novel? How does the revelation of his identity detract from the supernatural elements of the story?

Essay Topic 2

How does Vivaldi change throughout the novel? Detail the changes he makes and the reasons behind those changes.

Essay Topic 3

How do the minor characters in the novel affect the plot? How would the novel be different if one or more of these characters were removed?

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