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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (183 - 235).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Artemisia feel she can paint her own Susanna after having a few lessons with Tassi?
(a) Tassi has told her he will pay her for this painting.
(b) Tassi has shown her how to grind the pigments correctly.
(c) Tassi has taught her perspective in a way she did not understand before.
(d) Tassi has given her the confidence she needed to paint her own work.

2. What liquids does Artemisia mix for her paintings in Part III?
(a) Oil and chalk.
(b) Oil and water.
(c) Chalk and glue.
(d) Oil and glue.

3. What does Tassi say as he leaves Artemisia's house for the first time after he appears there following his rape of her?
(a) Artemisia is touched in the head.
(b) Artemisia has lost the ability to speak.
(c) Artemisia has attacked him.
(d) Artemisia is insolent and prone to flights of fancy.

4. What is the word that Artemisia thinks of right after Tassi makes his vulgar overture to her about sharing his studio in Part III?
(a) Confinement.
(b) Madness.
(c) Possession.
(d) Marriage.

5. What does Tassi say when Artemisia asks if he can secure a commission for Orazio?
(a) He knows the Pope does not like Orazio's work.
(b) He can definitely get a commission for Orazio.
(c) He thought both he and she agreed that Orazio's work was bad.
(d) He knows the family offering the commission does not like Orazio's work.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Artemisia begin to imagine Judith and Susanna talking to her?

2. How will Judith and Abra signal to those inside the city to open the gate?

3. Why does Orazio send Tuzia away?

4. What does Daniel tell Susanna when she first enters his chamber?

5. What does Artemisia want to burn because Tassi has touched it?

(see the answer key)

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