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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 162 - 221, A Curving Meander of the River - With Her Head Held High).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of flowers does Lucrezia have on her wedding day?
(a) Daisies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Lilies.
(d) Geraniums.

2. Who was supposed to marry the man Lucrezia eventually marries?
(a) Helena.
(b) Emilia.
(c) Maria.
(d) Isabella.

3. What does Lucrezia ride away from the delizia in Part III?
(a) Her long-maned mare.
(b) Her mule.
(c) Her stallion.
(d) Her tiger.

4. What is the Italian word for "milk-mother"?
(a) Falia.
(b) Helia.
(c) Malia.
(d) Balia.

5. Where is the delizia near?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) Palanzia.
(d) Voghiera.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of jewel does Alfonso send to Lucrezia?

2. What does Lucrezia do to the tiger that gets her in trouble?

3. What does Leonello tell Lucrezia is his role to play in this moment at the end of Part II?

4. What does Lucrezia's maid say in Part II that instantly makes her feel better?

5. What creatures does Eleanora keep in the name of fashion?

(see the answer key)

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