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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 Tassi call Artemisia the first time he comes to see her after he rapes her?
(a) Whore.
(b) Honey.
(c) Sweetie.
(d) Darling.

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

3. Why does Orazio send Tuzia away?
(a) He tells Artemisia she was too expensive.
(b) He tells Artemisia she was spreading rumors about her.
(c) He tells Artemisia she was paid to look the other way.
(d) He tells Artemisia she is spying for Tassi.

4. Why does Artemisia think the men who come to interview her about the rape ask her to repeat her story?
(a) To wear her down so she will say it never happened.
(b) To make sure Orazio hears it repeatedly.
(c) To make sure the whole household hears it.
(d) To make sure they get the details right.

5. What does Tassi tell Artemisia she was long before he touched her?
(a) A woman.
(b) Damaged goods.
(c) A good girl.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Artemisia feel about her prospects right after she rebuffs Tassi's vulgar overtures?

2. What does Artemisia seem to lose her ability to do following the rape?

3. What is one task Artemisia begins to do for her father in the studio following her mother's death?

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

5. How does Artemisia paint breasts differently from how men paint them?

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