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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Glass Warfare".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Donadon claim to be old friends with?
(a) Santo Versace.
(b) Luciano Benetton.
(c) Silvio Berlusconi.
(d) Maurizio Gucci.

2. Why does Lovato oppose the building of a modern new opera house?
(a) It's important to preserve the experience that the architect created for the spectator.
(b) The focus should be completely on the stage.
(c) It would damage the acoustics.
(d) For aesthetic reasons.

3. What is Gino Seguso's view of glassmaking?
(a) He believes that family is more important than glassmaking.
(b) He's a traditionalist.
(c) He believes only artists should make glass.
(d) He's a daring designer.

4. What object does a Sicilian prince bring to Signor Seguso in order to authenticate it?
(a) A glass urn.
(b) A glass horse.
(c) A glass bull.
(d) A glass vase.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What difference does Massimo Donadon claim to have made in the rat poison market?

2. Besides plants, what else does the Plant Man sell?

3. What does Dr. Scattolin say will happen to the healthy pigeons?

4. What word does Woody Allen use to describe the devastation at the Fenice?

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

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