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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 162 - 221, A Curving Meander of the River - With Her Head Held High).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Lucrezia like to hear repeatedly from her parents as a child?
(a) The story of their first baby.
(b) The stories of the war.
(c) The story of their first meeting.
(d) The story of their childhoods.

2. What does Lucrezia say she can help Alfonso with?
(a) All his affairs.
(b) His food.
(c) His decorating.
(d) His hair.

3. Where does Lucrezia think she might never see again as she rides away from it in Part III?
(a) Her brother's house.
(b) The delizia.
(c) Her mother's house.
(d) The fortress.

4. What is Lucrezia's mother's nickname?
(a) La Bellissima.
(b) La Fecundissima.
(c) La Helena.
(d) La Romana.

5. What does Lucrezia's maid say in Part II that instantly makes her feel better?
(a) She uses the word "we" when asking what they should do to help Lucrezia.
(b) She tells Lucrezia her mother is on her way to help.
(c) She uses the word "for."
(d) She uses the word "baby."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the fortezza in Part III?

2. What does Sofia do to try to delay Lucrezia's marriage?

3. Who rides with Lucrezia on the horse on the way to her destination after the wedding?

4. Who is Lucrezia upset at not being able to say farewell to?

5. How old is Lucrezia when she gets married?

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