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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12 what does Ellena fear during the concert?

2. What does the Marchesa want avoided in carrying out Ellena's punishment?

3. What causes Vivaldi to believe he has been betrayed in Chapter 12?

4. What does Olivia suggest Ellena do to avoid further abuse?

5. What does Vivaldi learn about Ellena's past in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Vivaldi locate Ellena, and what is her reaction when she sees him in Chapter 11?

2. Who does Vivaldi find when he returns home to see his mother, and what does he accuse this person of?

3. Where do Vivaldi and Ellena hide after she has escaped, and who does Vivaldi's servant report is approaching?

4. What happens that causes Vivaldi to rush to Ellena's house, and what does he find there?

5. Where does the funeral for Signora di Bianchi take place and what invitation is extended to Ellena there?

6. After seeing Ellena taken away during their marriage ceremony, where does Vivaldi demand to be sent, and for what reason does he make this demand?

7. What does Olivia do to help Ellena while she is held captive in Chapter 8?

8. What choice is given to Ellena by the abbess on Chapter 8, and what is her response?

9. What does Olivia suggest that Ellena do and why?

10. What does Schedoni suggest as a punishment for Ellena for her relationship with Vivaldi, and what is the Marchesa's reaction to his suggestion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Investigate "The Italian" as Gothic fiction. How does it adhere to and differ from the typical Gothic novel? What changes could be made to mark it more clearly as Gothic fiction? What changes could be made to prevent critics from classifying the novel as Gothic fiction?

Essay Topic 2

What events lead to the Marchese di Vivaldi promoting his son's marriage to Ellena di Rosalba?

Essay Topic 3

What role does social class play in "The Italian"? What different classes are represented and by which characters?

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