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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, "Beware of Falling Angels".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say the Fenice had been reduced to upon seeing the front of the building?
(a) A fire pit.
(b) A mess.
(c) A lump of coal.
(d) A mask.

2. What does the glass historian Rosa Barovier tell the narrator about the Segusos?
(a) The Segusos are unlike any other glassmaking family.
(b) This is the first tragic rift in the family line.
(c) Business is so important to the Segusos that it sometimes takes precedence over family.
(d) Archimede has always been a peacemaker, but Giampaolo always wanted to get away.

3. How did Arrigo Cipriani, the owner of Harry's Bar, become involved in the issue between Jane Rylands and Olga Rudge?
(a) He was a good friend of Jane's.
(b) He was Olga's neighbor.
(c) He was a good friend of Ezra's.
(d) Jane asked if she could use some space in the bar.

4. What does the narrator note about the continuing relationship between Woody Allen and Mayor Cacciari since Allen had been charged with trespassing?
(a) The friendship had soured since the incident.
(b) The Mayor officiated at Allen's wedding to Soon-Yi.
(c) The Mayor could no longer speak with Allen out of embarrassment over the incident.
(d) Allen and the Mayor continued to be friends.

5. What did Ezra ask Mary to do as an exercise that led to her lifelong study of his work?
(a) Translate the Cantos into Italian.
(b) Reprint the Cantos.
(c) Translate the Cantos into German.
(d) Illustrate the Cantos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giampaolo say he's good at when it comes to glassblowing?

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

3. What does Peter say the new structure of the Fenice will have to be made of?

4. What is Giampaolo's view of glassmaking?

5. What does Mayor Cacciari do to protect himself from accusations of bribery in the issue of the rebuilding of the Fenice?

(see the answer key)

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