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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 61).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Tassi ask Artemisia to call him?
(a) Tino.
(b) Master.
(c) Senor.
(d) Argo.

3. What does Artemisia often do to make it easier for her to move around while she paints?
(a) Hikes up her skirts.
(b) Wears a short-sleeved shirt.
(c) Does not wear shoes.
(d) Wears pants.

4. What was Artemisia's mother's full name?
(a) Maria Belladonna.
(b) Ramona Natali.
(c) Nadia Ramino.
(d) Prudentia Montone.

5. What is the only thing about preparing dinner that Artemisia likes?
(a) Talking with Tuzia.
(b) Smelling the onions.
(c) Wielding the blade.
(d) Tasting the meat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the Virgin Mary?

2. Who is the servant in Artemisia's family?

3. What part of the Virgin Mary does Artemisia think is not quite right in her own painting?

4. What does Artemisia tell Tassi she thinks about her father's painting?

5. What does Artemisia think could be "the answer" to the Holy Child's curls in her portrait in Part I?

(see the answer key)

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