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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Prince consider the Princess on his way to Palermo?
(a) He thinks she is dangerous.
(b) He thinks she is reckless.
(c) He thinks she is prude.
(d) He thinks she is forgetful.

2. How does the Prince's family know he is upset at dinner in Chapter 1?
(a) He is breaking the eating utensils during the meal.
(b) He is talkative.
(c) He is quiet.
(d) He is making unusually loud noises as he eats.

3. What does the Prince like about his daughter?
(a) Her sense of humor.
(b) Her strong will.
(c) Her placidity.
(d) Her intelligence.

4. What is the desk of the Prince like?
(a) Cluttered.
(b) Organized.
(c) It is too big.
(d) It is too small.

5. What is the Prince worried Tancredi has done?
(a) Betrayed his family.
(b) Lost half of his money.
(c) Lost all of his money.
(d) Fallen in with bad company.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the harsh song of the cicadas arrive?

2. Where does the Prince go after his nap in Chapter 2, Part 2?

3. How has Calogero become wealthy?

4. How many tenants visit the Prince in his office in the second part of Chapter 1?

5. According to Tancredi, what has to happen if things are to remain the same?

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