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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 15-19.

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. In what century does "The Birth of Venus" take place?
(a) 13th century.
(b) 15th century.
(c) 12th century.
(d) 14th century.

3. Why does Cristoforo have a copy of Dante's Divine Comedy?
(a) It's on loan.
(b) He bought it at an auction.
(c) It's his mother's.
(d) He stole it.

4. What does Cristoforo talk to Alessandra about the first time they speak?
(a) Science.
(b) Art.
(c) Religion.
(d) Marriage.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 10, where are the French?
(a) Still in France.
(b) Florence.
(c) Northern Italy.
(d) Southern Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, why does Alessandra stay up late?

2. How does Savonarola describe the people of Florence?

3. In Chapter 2, why does Alessandra have problems dancing?

4. How does Tomaso react to news of Plautilla's pregnancy?

5. What drawing does the painter drop in Chapter 16?

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