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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. Why does Emilia feel it is best to get dressed and make an appearance?

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

3. What does Lucrezia do during the storm in Part III?

4. Who does Lucrezia notice Elisabetta seems interested in?

5. Where does Nunciata tell Lucrezia Alfonso's mother currently is in Part III?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Duke say when Lucrezia suggests she may help him with is duties?

2. What kind of singers is Lucrezia enchanted, and then appalled, by?

3. What does Lucrezia do when Alfonso is away that makes her very happy?

4. What comment does Alfonso make about Lucrezia's portrait that startles her and the painters?

5. Who does Lucrezia write to to say her life is in danger in Part III?

6. What does Emilia tell Lucrezia about their past connection?

7. Who does Lucrezia save from death in Part III?

8. How does Lucrezia feel about posing for a portrait?

9. What is Nunciata like to Lucrezia?

10. What does Lucrezia's mother tell her about Alfonso's sisters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring O'Farrell's use of humor throughout the novel.

Essay Topic 2

How and why do you think O'Farrell demonstrates the powerful connection between Lucrezia and the tigress? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What does Alfonso's portrait of the stone marten symbolize to Lucrezia? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

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