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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. Who comes to take care of Lucrezia at the fortezza in Part II?
(a) Cosimo.
(b) Eleanora.
(c) Sofia.
(d) Emilia.

2. What does Alfonso give Lucrezia as a surprise gift in Part III?
(a) A stone marten.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A pony.
(d) A fish.

3. What does Eleanora caution Lucrezia to be careful of?
(a) Alfonso's sisters.
(b) Lucrezia's own sisters.
(c) Alfonso's brother.
(d) The evirati.

4. Who rides with Lucrezia on the horse on the way to her destination after the wedding?
(a) Helena.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Eleanora.

5. How does Emilia get her scar?
(a) From birth.
(b) From a pot of boiling water.
(c) From a knife.
(d) From a stray shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is lowered at the castello in Ferrara for Lucrezia's arrival?

2. What is Lucrezia bound to Alfonso by?

3. What does Alfonso send Lucrezia a painting of before their wedding?

4. What does Lucrezia grip in the carriage before she leaves Florence?

5. What does Elisabetta suspect Lucrezia of doing to betray her?

(see the answer key)

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