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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. Why does Alessandra's mother promise to stall the search for a husband?
(a) Because they can't afford a wedding.
(b) Because Alessandra's mother is against her daughter marrying.
(c) Because Alessandra isn't ready to be married.
(d) Because Alessandra's sister will be jealous.

2. Who tells Alessandra about the murder in the church?
(a) Tomaso.
(b) Her father.
(c) The painter.
(d) Her mother.

3. Why does Erila interrupt Alessandra's painting in Chapter 4?
(a) To help her paint.
(b) To bring her food.
(c) To wash her hands.
(d) To ask her a question.

4. In Chapter 1, why does Alessandra sneak into the artist's rooms?
(a) To look at his drawings.
(b) To hide from her sister.
(c) To try to talk to him.
(d) To borrow his paint.

5. In Chapter 9, what does Tomaso see on Alessandra's gown?
(a) Dirt.
(b) A tear.
(c) Wine.
(d) Blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Prologue," where does the nun die?

2. Why does Alessandra's father leave in Chapter 17?

3. In Chapter 1, what is the painter Alessandra's father knows hired for?

4. What does Alessandra fear when she sees the painter leave in the middle of night in Chapter 4?

5. What does Cristoforo talk to Alessandra about the first time they speak?

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