The Marriage Portrait - Chapters 1-2 Quiz

What does Lucrezia bond with in the kitchen?

Question Answer Choices The kitchen staff The family dog Her new toys Her milk-mother and milk-sister

Why does Eleonora believe Lucrezia's conception was difficult?

Question Answer Choices She was looking at maps instead of focusing on the moment She was feeling unwell at the time She was distracted by music She was arguing with Cosimo

What does Lucrezia suspect her husband Alfonso II d’Este intends to do during their trip to the remote hunting lodge?

Question Answer Choices Divorce her Kill her Announce a new political alliance Surprise her with a gift

What does Lucrezia do when she sees the tiger for the first time?

Question Answer Choices Draws a picture of the tiger Feeds the tiger Runs away in fear Pets the tiger through the bars of the cage

What does Lucrezia do to help her siblings earn a reward from Cosimo?

Question Answer Choices Encourages them to study harder Helps them cheat during the lesson Promises to do their chores Distracts Cosimo

What nickname does Eleonora earn due to her first four pregnancies?

Question Answer Choices La Fecundissima La Serenissima La Fortunata La Bellissima

What does Lucrezia refuse to wear before her wedding?

Question Answer Choices A dress made for her sister Maria A necklace given by Alfonso A pair of shoes from her grandmother A veil from her mother

What does Lucrezia develop after hearing the brutal imagery of the myth during the lesson?

Question Answer Choices A sharp headache with colorful visions A sudden nosebleed A fever and chills A fit of coughing

Why does Eleonora send Lucrezia to nurse with one of the cooks?

Question Answer Choices She wants Lucrezia to learn cooking skills She is worried Lucrezia's behavior will influence the other children She believes the cook has better nursing skills She thinks the kitchen is a safer environment

What is the relationship between Lucrezia's parents, Eleonora and Cosimo?

Question Answer Choices A secret and forbidden love affair A typical hierarchical marriage A uniquely equitable partnership for the era A strained and distant relationship