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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. Who was the Fenice's custodian at the time of the fire?
(a) Giuseppe Bonannini.
(b) Renato Carella.
(c) Gilberto Paggiaro.
(d) Vitaliano Bonicelli.

2. Where does the Count Giuseppe Volpi live?
(a) In Cannaregio.
(b) In Santa Croce.
(c) In Castello.
(d) On the Giudecca.

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

4. Which famous Sargent painting did Ariana Curtis refuse to accept as a gift?
(a) "Portrait of Mrs. Daniel Sargent Curtis."
(b) "Madame X."
(c) "An Interior in Venice."
(d) "Head of an Italian Woman."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of bird attacks the pigeon while the narrator is talking to Ludovico De Luigi at the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. Who offers to help Save Venice after Larry Lovett and his supporters leave?

3. What is the main focus of Count Marcello's private library?

4. Who did the catering at the Palazzo Barbaro's private parties, according to Ralph?

5. Who was closest to Peggy Guggenheim when Philip and Jane befriended her?

(see the answer key)

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