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

2. What does Eleanora dictate must be rinsed through Lucrezia's hair?
(a) Lavendar.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Bean-flower water.
(d) Rose water.

3. What do the people in Ferrara call Lucrezia as she rides into town?
(a) La Queen.
(b) Lucrezia.
(c) La Duchessa.
(d) La Principessa.

4. Who is Lucrezia's father's right-hand advisor?
(a) Vitelli.
(b) Vomo.
(c) Baldassare.
(d) Alfonso.

5. Why does Emilia feel it is best to get dressed and make an appearance?
(a) To challenge Ricardo.
(b) To challenge Alfonso.
(c) To challenge Eleanora.
(d) To challenge Isabella.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose hairstyle does Lucrezia's begin to imitate in Part III?

2. What does Jacopo say he will never forget Lucrezia for?

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

4. Who does Lucrezia think is in on her husband's murderous plot in Part V?

5. What does the Duke of Ferrara try to feed Lucrezia in Part I?

(see the answer key)

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