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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. Who chooses Lucrezia's wedding dress for her?

2. What does Lucrezia end up being very talented at?

3. How long does Sofia delay Lucrezia's wedding for?

4. Which cousin does Lucrezia suggest to her father might marry Alfonso in her place?

5. In what year does Lucrezia think her husband tries to murder her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Cosimo a bit reluctant to have Lucrezia marry the Duke?

2. What is one cause of the trouble between Alfonso and his own mother?

3. What does Lucrezia do with the tigress?

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

5. What is Eleanora doing at the moment of Lucrezia's conception?

6. What does Lucrezia think of her wedding gown?

7. How does Sofia help delay Lucrezia's marriage?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the differences between Cosimo's and Eleanora's marriage, and the marriage between Lucrezia and Alfonso? 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

In what ways and in what contexts does Lucrezia exhibit bravery and cunning throughout the novel? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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