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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, "The Rat Man of Treviso".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does the narrator physically compare Venice to?
(a) A cat.
(b) A fish.
(c) A lion.
(d) A frog.

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

3. Who does the narrator say gets up before dawn outside his window?
(a) The rats.
(b) The gondolier.
(c) The fruit and vegetable dealer.
(d) The butcher.

4. Why doesn't Venice use Donadon's rat poison?
(a) They don't believe in Donadon's products.
(b) They don't trust Donadon.
(c) They only award contracts to the lowest bidder.
(d) They are deeply suspicious of Germans.

5. What does the Plant Man like to ask people?
(a) "What's your favorite flower?"
(b) "Do you need a plant?"
(c) "Where are you going?"
(d) "Have you got a house?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of uniform is Capitano Mario Moro wearing the second time the narrator sees him?

2. Who is at the top of the prosecutor's list of possible defendants regarding the Fenice fire?

3. How did the panel of experts come to its initial conclusion that the Fenice fire was not caused by arson?

4. What has Alistair McAlpine begun to collect?

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

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