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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. What does Artemisia realize women's beauty seems to be for in men's eyes?
(a) Destruction.
(b) Pennance.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Revelry.

2. What subject is Artemisia doing a secret painting of her own of?
(a) David.
(b) John the Baptist.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Susanna and the Elders.

3. What does Artemisia think could be "the answer" to the Holy Child's curls in her portrait in Part I?
(a) A different type of lighting in the studio.
(b) More linseed oil.
(c) Glitter.
(d) Gold.

4. What is another name for the Virgin Mary?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Mararita.
(c) Madonna.
(d) Magdalene.

5. What does Artemisia's mother tell her about the beast?
(a) The beast is always hungry.
(b) The beast may look like a friend of the family.
(c) You never see the best until he is upon you.
(d) You will always hear the beast breathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Artemisia think her father asked Tassi to teach her?

2. What does Susanna do when she senses the Elders watching her in the bath?

3. What does Artemisia often do to make it easier for her to move around while she paints?

4. Why does Orazio grow angry with Artemisia while he quizzes her on her painting techniques and materials?

5. What is the only thing about preparing dinner that Artemisia likes?

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