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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 helps dispel Olivia's despondency in Chapter 30?
2. What does Schedoni seek from the Marchesa di Vivaldi in Chapter 21?
3. In Chapter 28, what does the assassin's confession prove?
4. Who does Ellena think saved her from Spaltaro?
5. In Chapter 24, what does the Marchesa believe after hearing details about Ellena's family?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Schedoni report to the Marchesa di Vivaldi, and what does she believe has happened?
2. 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?
3. Why does Ellena believe that Schedoni came to save her from Spaltaro?
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. Why is Ellena distressed when Schedoni shares where he plans to deposit her for safety, and what does she suggest as an alternative?
7. In Chapter 20, who is Schedoni revealed to be, and why has he striven to be in the Marchesa's good graces?
8. What causes Ellena to be unable to sleep in her cell, and how is this possible?
9. What does Ellena suspect when Spaltaro brings her breakfast, and what does she do because of this suspicion?
10. What makes Ellena's idea, to be taken to the church of Santa Maria della Pieta, appear more attractive to Schedoni, and what is Ellena's reaction when he agrees to her idea?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
What does Ellena discover about her family in "The Italian"?
Essay Topic 3
Choose two characters that act as a foil to one another. In what ways do these characters serve as opposites? Are these differences indicative of good and evil?
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