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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 26-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After discussing Plautilla's pregnancy in Chapter 7, what does Tomaso change the subject to?
(a) The painter.
(b) Alessandra's painting.
(c) His work.
(d) Money.

2. Why does Erila want Alessandra to stay in her bed in Chapter 28?
(a) To please Cristoforo.
(b) To protect Alessandra health.
(c) To keep Alessandra from seeing the painter.
(d) To help her take a break from painting.

3. How does Cristoforo react when he learns about Alessandra making love to the painter?
(a) He tells her to send the painter away.
(b) He doesn't believe her.
(c) He laughs at her.
(d) He says he doesn't care.

4. When the bell rings in Chapter 17, what does it remind Alessandra's mother of?
(a) When her father died.
(b) When she was pregnant.
(c) When Plautilla was born.
(d) When she was married.

5. Why does the painter grid the roof of the chapel in Chapter 15?
(a) To fix it from the damage he did.
(b) To prepare it for painting.
(c) To avoid talking to Alessandra.
(d) To measure it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alessandra feel about her father going on the trip with the painter in Chapter 1?

2. What does Tomaso say to Alessandra before she is married?

3. In Chapter 14, how does Alessandra describe Cristoforo's understanding of her?

4. What does Alessandra ask the painter to do in Chapter 8?

5. Why does Alessandra's mother promise to stall the search for a husband?

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