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1. In "Prologue," what happens after Sister Lucrezia dies?

After Sister Lucrezia dies, the nuns discover that the tumor on her body was a fake and that she had a tattoo.

2. In Chapter 1, what does Alessandra's father relationship with the painter represent?

When Alessandra's father becomes friends with the painter, it is a sign of his family's wealth. The painter had been hired to paint in the chapel, which proves his skill and talent.

3. Why do Alessandra's siblings argue about being painted in Chapter 1?

Alessandra's siblings argue about the order in which they should be painted by the famous painter. Alessandra's sister want to go first because she will be married soon and Alessandra's brother thinks Alessandra should be painted last.

4. What happens when Alessandra sneaks into the painters rooms in Chapter 1?

Alessandra sneaks into the painter's rooms to look at his drawings. When he finds her there, he becomes angry but refuses to speak to her because he was raised with monks and thinks speaking with a woman alone is inappropriate.

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