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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucrezia think her husband is trying to do to her?

2. Why is Lucrezia especially nervous at the fortezza near Bondeno in Part I?

3. Who of the following is a brother of Lucrezia's?

4. Where does Lucrezia spend much of her toddler days?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Isabella jealous of Lucrezia?

2. What does Lucrezia wonder about Alfonso's feelings at their wedding?

3. How does Eleanora show Lucrezia affection when she almost dies?

4. Who comes to help Lucrezia at the fortress when she is ill?

5. What does Lucrezia think of Leonello?

6. Why does Lucrezia feel so alone at the country fortress in Part II?

7. What does Alfonso do that is strange on his and Lucrezia's wedding day on the journey to his home?

8. What is Eleanora known for and what is her nickname?

9. What does Leonello tell Lucrezia will happen if she does not produce Alfonso's heir?

10. Why does Lucrezia end up marrying the Duke of Ferrara?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Lucrezia's earliest days at court underscore the entrenchment of the patriarchy? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

How does Lucrezia's experiences with Alfonso's sisters at court inform the reader about Alfonso's character and capabilities? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

How does Lucrezia endeavor to protect her core capabilities, feelings, and dignity when she realizes who Alfonso truly is? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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