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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what is the painter Alessandra's father knows hired for?
(a) To paint the chapel.
(b) To paint the capital.
(c) To paint a mural in town.
(d) To paint a ship.

2. How does Tomaso react to news of Plautilla's pregnancy?
(a) He says Alessandra will be next.
(b) He says it better be a boy.
(c) He says it is gross.
(d) He says he is proud.

3. What is rumored to have killed Sister Lucrezia in the convent?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Heartbreak.
(c) A blood disease.
(d) A tumor.

4. Why does Alessandra want medicine in Chapter 9?
(a) Because she has been having trouble sleeping.
(b) Because her stomach hurts.
(c) Because of a headache.
(d) Because she wants an excuse to see the painter.

5. Why doesn't Alessandra talk to the painter when he first begins to paint her?
(a) Because she is being watched by a servant.
(b) Because the painter says she can't speak.
(c) Because she is tired.
(d) Because she is nervous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alessandra go to the chapel in Chapter 8?

2. In Chapter 4, what does Alessandra work on painting?

3. Who does Alessandra wait for her father with in Chapter 1?

4. In Chapter 9, what does Tomaso see on Alessandra's gown?

5. In Chapter 1, when does Sister Lucrezia's story begin?

(see the answer key)

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