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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Chapters 35-39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, how does Alessandra feel about marriage?
(a) She longs to be married.
(b) She does not want to be married.
(c) She thinks the idea is funny.
(d) She is afraid of marriage.

2. How does the painter try to stop himself from painting in Chapter 30?
(a) He burns his paints.
(b) He wounds both his hands.
(c) He locks himself in the chapel.
(d) He stops eating.

3. Why does Alessandra send her mother away in Chapter 25?
(a) Cristoforo is coming home soon.
(b) She is angry with her.
(c) She isn't feeling well.
(d) She dislikes the gift.

4. When Alessandra wakes up in Chapter 9, why does she wait before going downstairs?
(a) She can hear an argument.
(b) She is embarassed to see the painter.
(c) She is afraid of getting in trouble.
(d) She is still tired.

5. How does Alessandra cut herself in Chapter 27?
(a) With a chalk sharpener.
(b) With a piece of broken glass.
(c) With a key.
(d) With a chef's knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Plautilla's daughter live when she is killed by the plague?

2. Why do the people of Florence begin to go to church more in Chapter 11?

3. In Chapter 13, what party does Alessandra attend?

4. Why does Alessandra say the painter suffers from boils?

5. Why does Alessandra dress up in Chapter 12?

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