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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 236 - 292).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Artemisia think of Susanna as she gathers the remains of her painting of Susanna from the floor?
(a) She was pure and virtuous.
(b) She was lucky a man saved her from death.
(c) She was fortunate to have a sister like Rebecca.
(d) She was a fool.

2. What does Tuzia make Artemisia do when they go to market?
(a) Walk behind her like she is the servant.
(b) Pay for all the food.
(c) Carry the basket.
(d) Never talk to anyone.

3. What is Tassi's reply to Artemisia when she tells him they are done here?
(a) She better watch her tongue because he is the one in control.
(b) He can get away with anything when no one is watching.
(c) They will be done when he says they are done.
(d) They are done painting.

4. What does Tassi ask Artemisia to do in Part II that thrills her at first?
(a) Take his assistant's place.
(b) Run away to Florence with him.
(c) Start her own shop.
(d) Come to paint in his studio.

5. What does Orazio finally tell Artemisia about what she should do if she insists on charging Tassi?
(a) To try to enlist Tuzia's help.
(b) To spend all her money on this endeavor.
(c) To paint a masterpiece with her story.
(d) To find all the witnesses she can.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the defense for Tassi display as "evidence" against Artemisia that is totally fabricated?

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

3. How does the judge treat Tassi?

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

5. What happened to Artemisia the day after her mother died?

(see the answer key)

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