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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. Why does Emilia feel it is best to get dressed and make an appearance?
(a) To challenge Alfonso.
(b) To challenge Ricardo.
(c) To challenge Eleanora.
(d) To challenge Isabella.

2. What does Lucrezia try to convince herself of at the start of Part II?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) Alfonso means her no harm.
(c) Her mother does love her.
(d) Her sister wanted her to marry Alfonso.

3. What does Lucrezia's maid say in Part II that instantly makes her feel better?
(a) She uses the word "baby."
(b) She uses the word "for."
(c) She tells Lucrezia her mother is on her way to help.
(d) She uses the word "we" when asking what they should do to help Lucrezia.

4. What does Lucrezia think Sofia would have made a wonderful one of if she had been born a man?
(a) A condottiero.
(b) A priest.
(c) A father.
(d) A teacher.

5. Who does Lucrezia ride to her wedding with?
(a) The Duke.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Sofia.
(d) Her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the painter's apprentice in Part III?

2. What kind of portrait will Alfonso's commissioned painting of Lucrezia be?

3. What is Lucrezia's mother's nickname?

4. What does Lucrezia feel kinship with in the way Alfonso treats them both?

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

(see the answer key)

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