The Italian - Chapter 3 Quiz

What does Schedoni encourage the marchesa to be in order to take action against Ellena?

Question Answer Choices More cunning and secretive More courageous and manly More patient and forgiving More ruthless and decisive

What does Schedoni claim must prevail in his conversation with the marchesa?

Question Answer Choices Mercy Justice Honor Truth

What does Schedoni suggest Ellena's crime is comparable to?

Question Answer Choices That of a state criminal That of a heretic That of a traitor That of a common thief

What is the marchesa's reaction to the wealthy family's marriage overtures?

Question Answer Choices She is suspicious She is delighted She is disappointed She is indifferent

What reason does the marchesa give for hesitating to take action against Ellena?

Question Answer Choices She has a change of heart She is unsure of Ellena's guilt She has 'some woman’s weakness' She fears retribution

What does Schedoni pretend to do while actually irritating the marchesa's pride and resentment?

Question Answer Choices Dismiss her concerns Soothe her with a pretended palliation of Vivaldi's actions Support her in her anger Encourage her to forgive Vivaldi

Why does the marchesa refrain from informing her husband about the abbess's letter?

Question Answer Choices He is away on business She fears he will confront the abbess He will most likely disapprove of the measures she plans to take He has already heard the news from another source

Where does Schedoni suggest meeting the marchesa to discuss his proposals?

Question Answer Choices At the church of San Nicolo during vespers In the library of the Vivaldi mansion in the evening In the garden of the Vivaldi estate at dawn At the abbey of San Stefano at noon

What does Schedoni suggest Ellena deserves for her actions?

Question Answer Choices A public trial Exile from the country A life of imprisonment Nothing short of death

What does the marchesa request from Schedoni after hesitating to take action against Ellena?

Question Answer Choices Assistance in capturing Ellena Time to consider his proposals More information about Ellena A private meeting with Ellena