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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. Who does Tarquin grip in one of Artemisia's paintings?
(a) Lucretia.
(b) Judith.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Susanna.

2. Why does Orazio grow angry with Artemisia while he quizzes her on her painting techniques and materials?
(a) Because she forgets how to describe grinding pigments.
(b) Because she gets everything right, and he likes to be able to berate her for errors.
(c) Because she makes many errors when talking about brushstrokes.
(d) Because she does not identify the linseed oil correctly.

3. How old was Artemisia when her mother died?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 17.
(d) 8.

4. Why does Susanna not call out for her husband when she feels under threat from the Elders in her garden?
(a) Her husband is dead.
(b) Her husband is having an affair with the maid in the house.
(c) Her husband is away.
(d) Her husband is deaf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rank task does Orazio make Artemisia do in Part II?

2. In which piazza is there an octagonal fountain that Artemisia likes?

3. What does Tassi do to Artemisia's beloved painting of Susanna?

4. What advice does Tassi give Artemisia that she is pleased to hear?

5. What did Artemisia's father once tell her about Susanna in paintings?

(see the answer key)

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