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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 Elisabetta warn Lucrezia about?
(a) Alfonso killed his own mother.
(b) Alfonso will blame her if they cannot conceive.
(c) Alfonso only loved Maria.
(d) Alfonso has many girlfriends.

2. Who is Lucrezia upset at not being able to say farewell to?
(a) Pietro.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Sofia.
(d) Maria.

3. What does Elisabetta suspect Lucrezia of doing to betray her?
(a) Telling Alfonso she wanted a cat instead of a dog.
(b) Telling Alfonso she was planning a coup.
(c) Telling Alfonso she is not really a Catholic.
(d) Telling Alfonso about her and her lover.

4. Who is one of Lucrezia's art teachers?
(a) Tenari.
(b) Vasari.
(c) Helari.
(d) Mercari.

5. What river does Lucrezia travel along to get to the fortress in Part I?
(a) Tiber.
(b) Elba.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Po.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Lucrezia write to for the first time from the castello?

3. What color are Elisabetta's rooms draped in?

4. What does Lucrezia often do when Alfonso comes to have sex with her?

5. What does Alfonso tell Lucrezia is always resolved to his satisfaction?

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