The Italian - Volume 3, Chapter 3 Quiz

Where does the marchesa stay when Schedoni goes to see her?

Question Answer Choices At the Vivaldi palace. At one of her villas on the bay. At a convent in Naples. At her country estate.

What does Schedoni do to persuade the marchesa to approve Vivaldi's choice?

Question Answer Choices He mildly reproves her for prejudice and resentment. He offers her a bribe. He praises Ellena's virtues. He threatens to reveal her secrets.

What does the marchesa pretend to do after her conversation with Schedoni?

Question Answer Choices Support Schedoni's plan. Approve Vivaldi's choice. Reveal Ellena's location. Drop her opposition against Ellena.

What does the marchesa complain about regarding Ellena's stay at Santa della Pieta?

Question Answer Choices The quality of the accommodations. The cost of her stay. The influence of the nuns on Ellena. Its proximity to the Vivaldi palace.

What is the marchesa's reaction when she learns that Ellena has not been murdered?

Question Answer Choices She is angry. She is indifferent. She is relieved. She is clearly disappointed.

What does Schedoni rehearse on his way to the Vivaldi palace?

Question Answer Choices A strategy to confront Vivaldi. A speech to announce Ellena's noble lineage. A plan to hide Ellena from the marchesa. Every argument to urge the marchesa’s consent to the nuptials.

What does the marchesa decide to do after her conversation with Schedoni?

Question Answer Choices Reveal Schedoni's secrets to Vivaldi. Support Vivaldi and Ellena's marriage. Withdraw her confidence from Schedoni. Send Schedoni away from the villa.

How does the marchesa feel about her son's disappearance?

Question Answer Choices She has not paid great attention. She is indifferent but concerned. She is actively searching for him. She is extremely worried.

What does Schedoni discover about Ellena that he does not reveal to the marchesa?

Question Answer Choices Ellena's noble lineage. Ellena's hidden wealth. Ellena's true identity as his daughter. Ellena's secret marriage.

What false information does Schedoni give to the marchesa about Ellena's location?

Question Answer Choices He tells her that he has sent Ellena far from Naples. He tells her that Ellena is in hiding. He tells her that Ellena has left Italy. He tells her that Ellena is staying at a noble's estate.