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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 20, how many days do the French stay in Florence?

2. What celebration does Alessandra attend in Chapter 37?

3. What does Alessandra do after cutting her finger in Chapter 27?

4. What does Cristoforo think will help him release Tomaso and the painter from jail?

5. In Chapter 28, what does Cristoforo give to Alessandra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Alessandra's life in the convent less pleasing to her?

2. What happens when Alessandra visits the chapel before the dedication?

3. How does Alessandra grow closer to the painter when he stays with her and Cristoforo?

4. What illnesses does Cristoforo worry about in Chapter 37?

5. Why does Cristoforo fake his death?

6. How does Alessandra react to the snake tattoo she sees on the man in the market?

7. How does Alessandra react when Cristoforo brings Tomaso home in Chapter 26?

8. Why does Cristoforo want Alessandra to kick the painter out of their house in Chapter 34?

9. Why does Alessandra apologize to her mother in Chapter 35?

10. Why does the painter end up locking himself in the chapel, even refusing food?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore how the descriptions of the two frescoes in this novel reflect the character development of the major characters.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the use of symbolism in this novel. Consider Alessandra's snake tattoo or the images in the frescos.

Essay Topic 3

How does the author use high art to mirror politics in this novel?

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