2. In Chapter 1, when does Sister Lucrezia's story begin?
(a) In infancy.
(b) In her teenage years.
(c) In childhood.
(d) In adulthood.

3. Why does Alessandra see the painter leave her house at night in Chapter 4?
(a) Because she can't sleep.
(b) Because she was coming home late.
(c) Because her sister woke her up to show her.
(d) Because she had been following him all day.

4. What does Sister Lucrezia want done with the nun's body in "Prologue"?
(a) She wants it buried in new clothes.
(b) She wants the body to be put in a vault in the church.
(c) She wants to put two rosaries on the nun's body.
(d) She wants it buried in the clothes the nun was wearing when she died.

5. What drawing does the painter drop in Chapter 16?
(a) A drawing of children.
(b) A drawing of a tree.
(c) A drawing of a dead man.
(d) A drawing of a naked woman.

6. Where does Alessandra meet with the painter in Chapter 12?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) His rooms.
(c) The garden.
(d) The chapel.

7. What does Alessandra fear when she sees the painter leave in the middle of night in Chapter 4?
(a) That he is in trouble.
(b) That he is visiting prostitutes.
(c) That he is running away.
(d) That he is a thief.

8. What does the painter say about Alessandra's desire to paint in Chapter 12?
(a) That she is a woman and can't paint.
(b) That she isn't talented enough.
(c) That he won't teach her.
(d) He says nothing about her desire to paint.

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

10. In "Prologue," where is the plague outbreak?
(a) In a prison outside of town.
(b) Near the convent.
(c) Across the river.
(d) In a neighboring country.

11. In Chapter 13, what party does Alessandra attend?
(a) A party for the painter.
(b) A party for a friend's wedding.
(c) A party in honor of the church.
(d) A party for her sister's baby.

12. In Chapter 8, why does Alessandra stay up late?
(a) She is thinking about painting.
(b) She drank too much coffee.
(c) She is waiting for the painter to come home.
(d) She dislikes her new bed.

13. How does Alessandra feel about the order of painting in Chapter 1?
(a) She becomes sad listening to the conversation.
(b) She wants her sister to leave her alone.
(c) She insists on being first.
(d) She ignores the discussion.

14. Why does Cristoforo want to marry Alessandra?
(a) He has always admired her.
(b) He wants her father to pay him.
(c) He wants an heir.
(d) He is lonely.

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