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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 is the Duke's villa in the country called?
(a) The fortezza.
(b) The castello.
(c) The baclonia.
(d) The delizia.

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

3. What does Eleanora tell Lucrezia she can do in order to cheer her up out of a depression during her childhood?
(a) Go to Berlin.
(b) Take dancing lessons.
(c) Go to Venice.
(d) Take drawing lessons.

4. What creatures does Eleanora keep in the name of fashion?
(a) Silkworms.
(b) Goldfish.
(c) Paint worms.
(d) Lions.

5. Where does Nunciata tell Lucrezia Alfonso's mother currently is in Part III?
(a) Hamburg.
(b) France.
(c) Rome.
(d) Milan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lucrezia know she has been brought up for?

3. What does Lucrezia's maid say in Part II that instantly makes her feel better?

4. What does Alfonso ask Lucrezia to take to Ferrara with her?

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

(see the answer key)

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