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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, "For a Couple of Bucks".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Woody Allen use to describe the devastation at the Fenice?
(a) "Complete."
(b) "Painful."
(c) "Disastrous."
(d) "Unreal."

2. What does Signor Seguso say his object is when he meets the narrator?
(a) "Dusk."
(b) "Unfinished."
(c) "Perfect."
(d) "Dawn."

3. According to the book, how long had the policeman been waiting at the front door when the custodian showed up?
(a) Ten minutes.
(b) Forty minutes.
(c) An hour.
(d) Twenty minutes.

4. Which of Henry James's works does Chapter 9, the story of the Rylands's involvement with Olga Rudge, revolve around?
(a) The Cantos.
(b) The Wasteland.
(c) The Wings of the Dove.
(d) The Aspern Papers.

5. Who did the catering at the Palazzo Barbaro's private parties, according to Ralph?
(a) Wolfgang Puck.
(b) Jim Sherwood.
(c) Julia Child.
(d) Jacques Pépin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters into a P.R. war with Luciano Pavarotti over the benefit concert for the rebuilding of the Fenice?

2. What did Ezra ask Mary to do as an exercise that led to her lifelong study of his work?

3. What sport is Casson passionate about?

4. What does Giampaolo compare Murano to in talking about creativity?

5. What does Leonardo Corbo, the civil protection chief from Rome, say about the fire?

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