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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 does the Duke promise he will never do to Lucrezia?
(a) Yell at her.
(b) Feed her.
(c) Hurt her.
(d) Berate her.

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

3. What does Alfonso say about Lucrezia's portrait when he sees it?
(a) It is a wonder.
(b) It is not up to the artist's usual standard.
(c) It is terrible.
(d) It is fine.

4. What does Emilia urge Lucrezia to wear in Part IV?
(a) Her ring.
(b) Her cintura.
(c) Her staff.
(d) Her belt.

5. What does the doctor say about Lucrezia's menstrual blood?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It is thin and too hot.
(c) It is fine.
(d) There is too much of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Emilia tell Lucrezia she hears Alfonso curse?

2. Who does Lucrezia notice Elisabetta seems interested in?

3. What does Leonello say Lucrezia is to Alfonso?

4. Who once told Lucrezia that she had no idea what Alfonso is capable of?

5. Whose clothes does Lucrezia take to escape from the fortezza?

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