The Tuscan Child Quiz

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Why do most of the people around San Salvatore believe that Gianni was killed? (from Chapters 24 - 28)

The people believe that Gianni was a threat to Cosimo.

The people are undecided why Gianni would have been murdered.

The consensus is that Gianni was mixed up in the black market and probably died because of those dealings.

The people believe that Gianni had an affair with the wrong man's wife.

Why are Sofia and Hugo shocked when they see the chapel in the basement of the monastery? (from Chapters 29 - 36)

Sofia and Hugo find a stash of food the monks had stored in the basement.

Sofia and Hugo find a secret tunnel out of the monastery, ensuring that Hugo can escape safely if the Germans locate him.

There are works of art there that the Germans had not stolen.

It appeared that the monks had intentionally stored their valuables there to keep them safe from the Germans.

Why does Joanna think that she will not be able to stay at Paola's rental house in San Salvatore? (from Chapters 12 - 17)

Joanna is too upset by Angelina's baby.

Joanna was told the cottage was once a shed for animals.

Joanna worries that she will be a burden to Paola.

Joanna thinks the cottage is too isolated and fears for her safety.

Why is Sophia pleased to see mushrooms growing around the monastery? (from Chapters 12 - 17)

Sophia uses the mushrooms as a reason to go into the woods.

Sophia believes that the mushrooms indicate the winter will be mild.

Sophia plans to use the mushrooms as food for Hugo.

Sophia knows the mushrooms have properties that can keep Hugo's leg from getting infected.

Why did Cosimo want Joanna to stop asking questions about Sofia and Hugo? (from Chapters 37 - 42)

Cosimo feared that Joanna would turn Renzo against him.

Cosimo feared that Joanna would tell Renzo that Cosimo was the one who betrayed Sofia.

Cosimo feared that Joanna would uncover the truth about the slaughter of the partisans.

Cosimo feared that Joanna and Renzo would fall in love and Renzo would leave him.