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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. Who does the Marchesa question about the rumor's validity?
2. What causes Ellena to wonder if Olivia had similar circumstances?
3. What does Vivaldi's father claim on the subject of Ellena's disappearance?
4. Who does Vivaldi suspect is plaguing him in Chapter 3?
5. What does Vivaldi's father accuse him of doing to Ellena?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What does the Marchesa fear her son will do when she hears of Ellena's escape, and who does she summon to confirm the rumor?
3. Where does the funeral for Signora di Bianchi take place and what invitation is extended to Ellena there?
4. How do Vivaldi's parents feel about his courting attempts?
5. After leaving the shepherd's farm, where does Vivaldi seek lodging for himself and Ellena, and what does he hope to obtain while there?
6. Who does Vivaldi believe has betrayed him on his escape plan and why?
7. Where does Vivaldi locate Ellena, and what is her reaction when she sees him in Chapter 11?
8. What does Schedoni suggest as a punishment for Ellena for her relationship with Vivaldi, and what is the Marchesa's reaction to his suggestion?
9. What does Olivia do to help Ellena while she is held captive in Chapter 8?
10. Where do Vivaldi and Ellena hide after she has escaped, and who does Vivaldi's servant report is approaching?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How are the different symbols used throughout the novel to represent abstract concepts? Detail and explain how the symbols are used to describe certain abstract concepts and which concepts they describe.
Essay Topic 2
What is Schedoni's role in the persecution of Ellena and Vivaldi? How does this change, and why?
Essay Topic 3
What is the significance of wealth in this novel? What events are driven by wealth and poverty? How are characters viewed based on their pecuniary success?
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