The Tuscan Child Quiz

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Why did Sofia leave San Salvatore with the German soldier and abandon her son? (from Chapters 37 - 42)

Sofia had been betrayed by the town's priest in order to save the lives of the rest of the villagers.

Sofia decided to run away with the soldier.

The German soldier told Sofia he knew where her husband was.

Sofia decided her best bet was to turn herself into the Germans and plead for leniency for the rest of the town.

Why is Joanna suspected of having some role in Gianni's murder? (from Chapters 18 - 23)

Joanna is suspected because her fingerprints were found on Gianni's possessions.

Joanna is suspected because she spoke to Gianni the day prior.

Joanna is suspected because his body is found so close to the cottage she rented.

Joanna is suspected because she is an outsider.

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

The people are undecided why Gianni would have been murdered.

The people believe that Gianni was a threat to Cosimo.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 worries that she will be a burden to Paola.

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

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