Quiz on 'Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis' by Ugo Foscolo

What is the tone of the beginning of 'Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis'?

• Joyful

• Somber

• Humorous

• Optimistic

What event marks the beginning of Jacopo Ortis's political disappointment?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The cession of Veneto to Austria

• The French Revolution

Who is Teresa in the novel?

• Jacopo's enemy

• Jacopo's friend

• Jacopo's sister

• Jacopo's love interest

What decision does Jacopo make after his romantic disappointment?

• To marry Teresa

• To join the army

• To go into voluntary exile

• To start a new business

What literary structure is used in 'Ultime lettere di Jacopo Ortis'?

• Third-person narrative

• Poetry

• Diary entries

• Epistolary

In which city was the first authorized edition of the novel published?

• Bologna

• Milan

• Zurich

• London

What does each new edition of the novel reflect?

• Foscolo's political and sentimental experiences

• Changes in the Italian government

• The growth of the Italian economy

• The evolution of the Italian language

Who is Jacopo Ortis in relation to Ugo Foscolo?

• A fictional character unrelated to Foscolo

• Foscolo's alter ego

• A historical figure

• Foscolo's mentor

What was the immediate reaction to the novel upon its release?

• It was criticized

• It was a success

• It was ignored

• It was banned

What sentiment does the novel express for its generation of young Italians?

• Excitement and enthusiasm

• Hope and joy

• Disillusionment and bitterness

• Indifference and apathy