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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Prince overlooking in his daughter?
(a) Her placidity.
(b) Her strong will.
(c) Her intelligence.
(d) Her sense of humor.

2. According to Tancredi, what has to happen if things are to remain the same?
(a) Things have to change.
(b) Nothing has to happen.
(c) Warnings should be taken seriously.
(d) Warnings should be ignored.

3. How did the citizens of Palermo react to the revolution?
(a) They were ambiguous about it.
(b) They resented it.
(c) They rejoiced.
(d) They evacuated the town.

4. What are the rebels fighting against?
(a) The other forces who oppose the King.
(b) The criminals of Palermo.
(c) The people who live in Palermo.
(d) The authority of the King.

5. Who is Don Calogero?
(a) The former town banker.
(b) The former town mayor.
(c) The new town mayor.
(d) The new town banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the change of the Prince represent in Chapter 2, Part 1?

2. What does the Prince dislike about his office?

3. When does the harsh song of the cicadas arrive?

4. Who is Don Ciccio?

5. How is the room decorated where the Prince and his family say their daily prayers?

(see the answer key)

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