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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, "At Water Level".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the narrator say he'd fallen under Venice's spell?
(a) Ten years ago.
(b) Twenty years ago.
(c) Thirty years ago.
(d) Five years ago.

2. What does the narrator say the Palazzo in which he will be living once was?
(a) A government building.
(b) A center for a fraternal order.
(c) A British embassy.
(d) A Doge's palace.

3. What was the floor in Rose and Peter's basement apartment previously made of?
(a) Wood.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Stone.
(d) Marble.

4. What rhythm does Count Marcello tell the narrator that Venice follows?
(a) The rhythm of bella Italia.
(b) The rhythm of the water.
(c) The rhythm of the wheel.
(d) The rhythm of Carnival.

5. Why does the narrator say he's come to Venice in February?
(a) The weather is perfect at this time of year.
(b) At this time of year, Venetians have Venice all to themselves.
(c) Venice looks best at this time of year.
(d) He happens to be doing research for a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say the officials are quick to do at the meeting in the Ateneo Veneto?

2. Who does the narrator say sells Signor Seguso's glass creations as a way of demonstrating his renown?

3. What does the narrator say the Ateneo Veneto once housed?

4. What is Contessa Marcello's main, immediate concern when she hears about the fire?

5. Who do the townspeople talking at Haig's Bar believe is responsible for the fire?

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