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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 286 - 333, The Marriage Portrait of Lucrezia, Duchess of Ferrara - The Underpainting and the Overpainting).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creatures does Eleanora keep in the name of fashion?
(a) Goldfish.
(b) Silkworms.
(c) Paint worms.
(d) Lions.

2. In what year does Lucrezia think her husband tries to murder her?
(a) 1561.
(b) 1675.
(c) 1607.
(d) 1500.

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

4. Who once told Lucrezia that she had no idea what Alfonso is capable of?
(a) Eleanora.
(b) Isabella.
(c) Helena.
(d) Elisabetta.

5. What does Eleanora caution Lucrezia to be careful of?
(a) The evirati.
(b) Lucrezia's own sisters.
(c) Alfonso's brother.
(d) Alfonso's sisters.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the supposed other doctor who Alfonso consults with come from?

3. Who does Lucrezia think is in on her husband's murderous plot in Part V?

4. What does Lucrezia do much of while Alfonso is away?

5. Who are Lucrezia's two sisters?

(see the answer key)

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