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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Prince tell Pirrone about the transformations of time?
(a) They can only bring positive things.
(b) The can only bring negative things.
(c) They are avoidable.
(d) They are inevitable.

2. What questions does the Plebiscite of Unification raise?
(a) Whether or not Sicily should abandon Italy militarily.
(b) Whether or not Sicily should abandon Italy politically.
(c) Whether or not Sicily should politically join with Italy.
(d) Whether or not Sicily should militarily join with Italy.

3. What is the primary source of sensuality, according to the guests at the dinner?
(a) The weather.
(b) The meal.
(c) Concetta.
(d) Angelica.

4. How old is the tradition of visiting the convent that the family upholds in Chapter 2, Part 3?
(a) Years.
(b) Centuries.
(c) It is new.
(d) Decades.

5. Who does Don Calogero request to bring to the dinner?
(a) His friend.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His wife.
(d) His niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Prince sense in Tancredi's words?

2. What is Concetta doing when the Prince returns from his talk with Calogero?

3. What will make Sarina's situation more difficult for Pirrone?

4. What stories is Tancredi telling Angelica after the dinner?

5. What is the reason Tancredi gives for leaving after the Prince's visit to the convent?

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