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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Artemisia say her father often does more than the work of painting?

2. How did Artemisia's mother Prudentia die?

3. Artemisia says she can cover the flaws in Orazio's talent but can do nothing for the flaws in what other area?

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

5. What do the Elders command Susanna to do in the garden?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Artemisia's mother most wish for for her in relation to the last baby she ever had?

2. Why does Artemisia think her mother told her the story of Susanna as she matures?

3. Who does Artemisia use as a model for one of the Elders in her own painting of Susanna?

4. How does Artemisia's mother describe the relationship between Susanna and her sister Rebecca?

5. Why does Tuzia agree to let Tassi ride in the carriage to mass with herself and Artemisia?

6. Why does Artemisia's father not object to the unusual situation of having a female apprentice?

7. What has broken Judith's heart at the beginning of Artemisia's mother's story about Judith?

8. What does Artemisia do when she needs a female model for her paintings?

9. How does Artemisia feel about cooking, and what does cooking represent for her?

10. How does Artemisia describe Orazio's talent and teachings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Artemisia's rape affect her ability to paint? How does Artemisia begin to heal mentally to the point that she can begin to work again? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Artemisia feel about Tino Tassi when they first meet? When and how do her feelings for Tassi change? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How does Tino Tassi seem to gain and maintain his position of influence and power in society? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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