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

2. Where is Lucrezia's mother from?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

3. What does Lucrezia think her husband is trying to do to her?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Maim her.
(c) Make her love someone else.
(d) Convert her to another religion.

4. How does Lucrezia react when the tiger dies?
(a) She is devastated.
(b) She does not care.
(c) She never hears of the tiger's death.
(d) She is very angry.

5. How does Lucrezia bid goodbye to Alfonso in Part III?
(a) Singing.
(b) Waving a handkerchief.
(c) Throwing a fig after him.
(d) Throwing her shoe at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What creatures does Eleanora keep in the name of fashion?

2. What does Lucrezia manage to do to convince Alfonso she really is sorry for angering him?

3. What does Eleanora tell Lucrezia she can do in order to cheer her up out of a depression during her childhood?

4. What are Lucrezia's brothers trained as?

5. Who is the Duke's right-hand person?

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