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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 286 - 333, The Marriage Portrait of Lucrezia, Duchess of Ferrara - The Underpainting and the Overpainting).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the doctor say about Lucrezia's menstrual blood?
(a) There is too much of it.
(b) It is thin and too hot.
(c) It is fine.
(d) Nothing.

2. Who is Lucrezia's father?
(a) Frederico.
(b) Herbert.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Cosimo.

3. What is the Italian word for "milk-mother"?
(a) Falia.
(b) Malia.
(c) Balia.
(d) Helia.

4. What does the Duke promise Lucrezia he will have done for her in Part II?
(a) Her portrait painted.
(b) Her nails painted.
(c) Her favorite foods prepared once per month.
(d) A palace built just for her.

5. What does a servant tell Lucrezia not to do on Alfonso's orders in Part IV?
(a) Dance.
(b) Leave her room.
(c) Eat.
(d) Sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term of affection does Isabella use for Lucrezia's father?

2. What does Elisabetta warn Lucrezia about?

3. How does Alfonso address his very first letter to Lucrezia?

4. Who of the following is a brother of Lucrezia's?

5. How does Lucrezia feel about posing for her portrait?

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