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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 often does the doctor tell Alfonso to have sex with Lucrezia in order to conceive?
(a) Every day.
(b) Every tenth day.
(c) Every fifth day.
(d) Every other day.

2. Who does Lucrezia think is in on her husband's murderous plot in Part V?
(a) Leonello Baldassare.
(b) Maurizio.
(c) Helena.
(d) Jacopo.

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

4. Who often speaks for Jacopo?
(a) Michaelangelo.
(b) Maurizio.
(c) Henry.
(d) Bastino.

5. Where does Lucrezia eventually run to with Jacopo?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) The north of Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Leonello tell Lucrezia has ordered Alfonso's mother's exile?

2. How do Lucrezia and Alfonso travel to the fortezza?

3. What is the title of Lucrezia's father?

4. What does Lucrezia think of her own portrait?

5. Who once told Lucrezia that she had no idea what Alfonso is capable of?

(see the answer key)

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