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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 123 - 182).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Judith say to the Assyrian military leader that prompts him to tell her it will be a shame to kill her?
(a) She has been posing as a male solder in his army.
(b) She is a woman of the Hebrews.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She is a widow.

2. What did Artemisia's mother tell her Judith is rather than a nubile nude?
(a) A warrior.
(b) A baker.
(c) A mother.
(d) A wife.

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

4. What is one thing that irritates Artemisia when she goes to market with Tuzia?
(a) Tuzia makes Artemisia dress in ridiculous clothes.
(b) Tuzia makes Artemisia do all the talking.
(c) Tuzia is spending money Artemisia earned, but Artemisia is not even supposed to have any desires.
(d) Tuzia does not spend enough money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Artemisia think her mother knew about all the men who painted Susanna?

2. What does Tassi say when Artemisia asks if he can secure a commission for Orazio?

3. Who is Susanna's elder sister?

4. Why is Artemisia sick with anxiety when she realizes it has been many weeks since she has bled in Part III?

5. What is Tassi's reply to Artemisia when she tells him they are done here?

(see the answer key)

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