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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What animal does Lucrezia's father procure for his meagerie?
(a) A stone marten.
(b) A lemur.
(c) A whale.
(d) A tiger.

3. How old is Lucrezia when she gets married?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 21.

4. Who was supposed to marry the man Lucrezia eventually marries?
(a) Helena.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Maria.
(d) Emilia.

5. Who is the Duke's right-hand person?
(a) Henari Fortissimo.
(b) Leonello Baldassare.
(c) Michaelangelo.
(d) Bernarni.

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

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

8. Who mostly raises Lucrezia?
(a) Sofia.
(b) Helena.
(c) Eleanora.
(d) Romana.

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

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

11. What does Leonello say Lucrezia is to Alfonso?
(a) A joke.
(b) A liability.
(c) A great love.
(d) A very valuable asset.

12. What does the Duke of Ferrara try to feed Lucrezia in Part I?
(a) Rice.
(b) Beef.
(c) Venison baked in wine.
(d) Chicken.

13. What nickname does Lucrezia's father call her?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Lou-Lou.
(c) Lucre.
(d) Lu.

14. What kind of flowers does Lucrezia have on her wedding day?
(a) Daisies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Geraniums.
(d) Lilies.

15. What does Leonello tell Lucrezia about Alfonso that embarrasses her?
(a) He is gay.
(b) He has never had a child with anyone.
(c) He is dying.
(d) He is very handsome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfonso send Lucrezia a painting of before their wedding?

2. What language is the wedding mass conducted in?

3. Who is Lucrezia upset at not being able to say farewell to?

4. What can Lucrezia understand that it seems no one else in her family can?

5. Who once told Lucrezia that she had no idea what Alfonso is capable of?

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