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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 222 - 285, Sisters of Alfonso II, Seen From a Distance).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alfonso say during Lucrezia's portrait painting that is strange and disturbing?
(a) He says Lucrezia should have been Maria.
(b) He calls Lucrezia his "first" duchess.
(c) He says Lucrezia looks too old.
(d) He says Lucrezia looks ugly.

2. Who does Emilia tell Lucrezia she hears Alfonso curse?
(a) His own mother.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother.
(d) His father.

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

4. What is asked of Lucrezia at the delizia?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) War counsel.

5. What does Nunciata say Lucrezia seems upon their first meeting?
(a) Old.
(b) Funny.
(c) Sour.
(d) Young.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucrezia think her husband is trying to do to her?

2. Who is Lucrezia's father's right-hand advisor?

3. What does the Duke promise Lucrezia he will have done for her in Part II?

4. What does Nunciata always keep with her?

5. Who comes running out to make sure to say goodbye to Lucrezia before she leaves for Ferrara in Part II?

(see the answer key)

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