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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the harsh song of the cicadas arrive?
(a) At the end of August.
(b) At the end of September.
(c) At the beginning of August.
(d) At the beginning of September.

2. What kind of paintings line the walls of the Prince's office?
(a) Century old paintings.
(b) Paintings done by the Prince himself.
(c) Decade old paintings.
(d) New paintings.

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

4. What is the Prince's favorite dessert?
(a) A shield-shaped jelly.
(b) A square-shaped jelly.
(c) A castle-shaped jelly.
(d) A round-shaped jelly.

5. How did the citizens of Palermo react to the revolution?
(a) They evacuated the town.
(b) They were ambiguous about it.
(c) They resented it.
(d) They rejoiced.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tancredi know that the Prince has visited Palermo?

2. How does the Prince's family know he is upset at dinner in Chapter 1?

3. What does Tancredi interrupt in the beginning of Chapter 1, Part 2?

4. How is the room decorated where the Prince and his family say their daily prayers?

5. How does the Prince travel to Palermo?

(see the answer key)

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