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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 286 - 333, The Marriage Portrait of Lucrezia, Duchess of Ferrara - The Underpainting and the Overpainting).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Alfonso before he gets married to Lucrezia?
(a) America.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) France.

2. What kind of jewel does Alfonso send to Lucrezia?
(a) Garnet.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Sapphire.
(d) Emerald.

3. What does Lucrezia do to the tiger that gets her in trouble?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Yells at it.
(c) Pets it.
(d) Sings to it.

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

5. Who does Alfonso order to be killed in Part IV?
(a) Elisabetta.
(b) Contrari.
(c) Nuncia.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucrezia say she can help Alfonso with?

2. Who was supposed to marry the man Lucrezia eventually marries?

3. What nickname does Lucrezia's father call her?

4. What does Alfonso seem to want more than anything?

5. Who chooses Lucrezia's wedding dress for her?

(see the answer key)

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