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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 222 - 285, Sisters of Alfonso II, Seen From a Distance).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lucrezia's father's right-hand advisor?
(a) Alfonso.
(b) Vitelli.
(c) Vomo.
(d) Baldassare.

2. What does Lucrezia think Sofia would have made a wonderful one of if she had been born a man?
(a) A father.
(b) A condottiero.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A priest.

3. What does Alfonso send Lucrezia a painting of before their wedding?
(a) A bird.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A lion.
(d) A stone marten.

4. How old is the Duke when Lucrezia thinks he is trying to kill her?
(a) 30.
(b) 42.
(c) 27.
(d) 40.

5. What are the ceilings at the delizia decorated with?
(a) Animals.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Frescoes.
(d) Lemons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke promise Lucrezia he will have done for her in Part II?

2. What does Il Bastianino always do before touching Lucrezia?

3. What does Lucrezia often do when Alfonso comes to have sex with her?

4. What does Nunciata always keep with her?

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

(see the answer key)

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