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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bernard Berenson's religion?
(a) Muslim.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Roman Catholic.
(d) Presbyterian.

2. How long have the Berensons been married in Chapter 17?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 6 years.

3. In Chapter 23, where do Bernard and Belle meet in Italy?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Verona.
(c) Naples.
(d) Padua.

4. In Chapter 18, who gives Bernard and Belle a tour of Greek sculptures?
(a) Mr. Smythe.
(b) Mr. Phillips.
(c) Mr. Johnson.
(d) Mr. Williams.

5. How many Caxtons are being offered at auction in Chapter 15?
(a) 14.
(b) 20.
(c) 10.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 30, where does Belle's uncle Mozart say that her father is living?

2. What gifts does Belle remember that Bernard sent when she was recovering in London?

3. How long has it been in Chapter 24 since Belle sent a report to Morgan?

4. In Chapter 20, where is Russell going for his first engineering position?

5. How old is the Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 26, why is Belle in London?

2. What does Belle consider when she realizes that she is pregnant?

3. Who is Rita de Acosta Lydig, and why does Belle avoid her?

4. Why does Belle begin to wonder who Bernard is in Chapter 23?

5. What does Belle feel about Anne's threats in Chapter 27?

6. What do Bernard and Belle tell Mr. Johnson, a curator at the Met?

7. What do Belle's friends Katrina and Evelyn do now when she connects with them in Chapter 20?

8. How is Belle acquainted with Bernard Berenson before she meets him at the library?

9. What happens between Belle and Morgan after she obtains the Caxton?

10. Who does Belle compete with in Chapter 29 for the Caxton?

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