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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. In which way does Daniel, Patricia's son, claim he is different from other Curtises?
(a) He is the only Curtis educated in Venice.
(b) He is the only Curtis that cares enough about the Palazzo Barbaro to try to save it.
(c) He is the only Curtis born outside of Venice.
(d) He is the only Venetian.

2. What kind of mentality does Peter say doesn't exist in Venice?
(a) The egalitarian mentality.
(b) The Anglo-Saxon mentality.
(c) The democratic mentality.
(d) The Puritan mentality.

3. What is the two-story building not currently owned by the Fenice currently being used as?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A rehearsal room.
(c) A magazzino for sets.
(d) A laundry.

4. Who does the author trace the history of Save Venice back to?
(a) Walter Bareiss.
(b) Colonel James Gray.
(c) Bob Guthrie.
(d) John Ruskin.

5. Who does the narrator say put an end to Carnival?
(a) Pope John XXIII.
(b) Mayor Cacciari.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Mussolini.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Count Marcello believe is responsible for the fire?

3. How did Ezra Pound first meet Olga Rudge?

4. According to the book, who invented the Bellini?

5. What does Signor Seguso say his object is when he meets the narrator?

(see the answer key)

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