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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (183 - 235).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orazio tell Artemisia will happen if she pursues charges against Tassi?
(a) She will be the one who will suffer.
(b) She will have to become a nun.
(c) She will dishonor her mother's memory.
(d) She will be put to death.

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

3. What does Judith's voice remind Artemisia the second time Tassi comes to her studio after her rape?
(a) She is weak.
(b) She is not small.
(c) She is talented.
(d) She is independent.

4. What does Rebecca tell the crowd assembled to stone her sister Susanna?
(a) She is raving and terrified, but she is righteous.
(b) Her only sin is not loving her sister enough.
(c) She will exact revenge on the village from the afterlife.
(d) She is guilty of what she is accused of.

5. What is Artemisia inspired to do concerning her own body after she and Tassi kiss?
(a) Explore her body for reasons of sexual pleasure.
(b) Try to lose weight.
(c) Dress more flamboyantly.
(d) Try to gain weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one additional sin Artemisia's mother lists for Susanna that Susanna herself does not mention?

2. How will Judith and Abra signal to those inside the city to open the gate?

3. What does Tassi say as he leaves Artemisia's house for the first time after he appears there following his rape of her?

4. What does Artemisia tell Tassi he has a terrible habit of doing in the studio?

5. What does Judith say to the Assyrian military leader that prompts him to tell her it will be a shame to kill her?

(see the answer key)

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