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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, "The Man Who Loved Others".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which period was the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli built?
(a) During the Baroque Era.
(b) During the Renaissance Era.
(c) During the Colonial Era.
(d) During the Gothic Era.

2. What is Contessa Marcello's main, immediate concern when she hears about the fire?
(a) The safety of her family.
(b) Whether the Prime Minister's wife will be coming to the ball.
(c) The safety of her possessions.
(d) The inappropriateness of the ball.

3. What does Giampaolo compare Murano to in talking about creativity?
(a) A great tree.
(b) An isolated island.
(c) A barren field.
(d) A blazing fire.

4. What does the Count say Venetians are consumed by?
(a) Hatred.
(b) Greed.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Vanity.

5. How did Ezra Pound first meet Olga Rudge?
(a) They first met at the party of a mutual friend.
(b) They first met in Venice.
(c) They first met at one of his readings.
(d) They first met at one of her concerts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fire expert Zucchetta think about the fire?

2. What aspect of the fire department's handling of the Fenice fire did the custodian's attorney attack?

3. Why doesn't Venice use Donadon's rat poison?

4. What does the narrator say the Palazzo in which he will be living once was?

5. What does Count Marcello insist Venetians never do?

(see the answer key)

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