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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 236 - 292).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the verdict of Tassi's trial?
(a) Artemisia is found guilty and sentenced to death.
(b) Artemisia's innocence is proclaimed, and Tassi is sentenced to five years banishment from Rome.
(c) Tassi is found not guilty.
(d) Tassi is found guilty and sentenced to death.

2. What is the first thing Artemisia says to Tassi the day he comes to her studio and rapes her?
(a) I told you not to come back.
(b) I will join you only if you respect me.
(c) Get out.
(d) My father banished you from this house.

3. What does Artemisia tell Orazio that finally seems to change his mind about supporting her in charging Tassi?
(a) Her mother's spirit told her to stand up for herself.
(b) Her mother believed in stories.
(c) Judith told her to stand up for herself.
(d) Susanna told her to stand up for herself.

4. What rank task does Orazio make Artemisia do in Part II?
(a) Boil the glue.
(b) Take out the garbage.
(c) Empty the chamber pots.
(d) Clean his shoes.

5. Who does Artemisia model one of the terrible Elders in her painting of Susanna after?
(a) Giovanni.
(b) Her father.
(c) Tuzia.
(d) Tassi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Artemisia begin painting a bit as she waits for the trial to start?

2. What is the word that Artemisia thinks of right after Tassi makes his vulgar overture to her about sharing his studio in Part III?

3. Artemisia says she can cover the flaws in Orazio's talent but can do nothing for the flaws in what other area?

4. What is the new commission that Orazio asks Artemisia to model for him in Part II?

5. What tool does Artemisia miss when she can not find it in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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