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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 222 - 285, Sisters of Alfonso II, Seen From a Distance).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alfonso say to his servant on their first night together that Lucrezia is surprised to hear?
(a) Thank you.
(b) Mind.
(c) Please.
(d) Never.

2. What does Leonello tell Lucrezia about Alfonso that embarrasses her?
(a) He is dying.
(b) He is very handsome.
(c) He is gay.
(d) He has never had a child with anyone.

3. What does Alfonso send Lucrezia a painting of before their wedding?
(a) A tiger.
(b) A bird.
(c) A stone marten.
(d) A lion.

4. What does Lucrezia think when she finds out the singers have been castrated at young ages?
(a) She is suspicious.
(b) She is indifferent.
(c) She is appalled.
(d) She is delighted.

5. What does Lucrezia do much of while Alfonso is away?
(a) Dance.
(b) Paint.
(c) Sing.
(d) Eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sister does Lucrezia end up spending more time with at the castello?

2. What color are the reins on Lucrezia's new animal?

3. What are the ceilings at the delizia decorated with?

4. What is the Italian word for "milk-mother"?

5. What does Lucrezia give the painter's apprentice in distress?

(see the answer key)

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