The Marriage Portrait - Sisters of Alfonso II Quiz

Why does Alfonso interrogate Lucrezia about her relationship with his sisters?

Question Answer Choices He finds out they went shopping together. He sees them exchanging letters. He notices that her new hairstyle looks like Elisabetta's. He overhears them gossiping.

What does Lucrezia begin painting after struggling to sleep?

Question Answer Choices A tender painting of a couple, seemingly happy and serene. A portrait of Alfonso. A depiction of a storm. A landscape of the castello.

What does Lucrezia see being carried over the bridge after hearing a violent scream?

Question Answer Choices A large chest. A wounded soldier. A coffin. A statue.

What happens when Lucrezia inquires about meeting Alfonso's mother?

Question Answer Choices She is ignored by everyone. She is told that Alfonso's mother is away. It instigates an argument among Alfonso and his sisters. She is immediately introduced to her.

What does Alfonso say perplexingly while working on the portrait?

Question Answer Choices "There she is, my first duchess." "There she is, my queen." "There she is, my beloved." "There she is, my muse."

What does Elisabetta insist Lucrezia keep to herself?

Question Answer Choices A plan to leave the castello. A family heirloom. A romantic indiscretion on Elisabetta's part. A secret about Alfonso.

What does Alfonso do when he discovers Elisabetta's relationship with Ercole Contrari?

Question Answer Choices He arranges for Ercole to marry Elisabetta. He banishes Ercole from the castello. He kills Ercole and makes Elisabetta watch. He imprisons Elisabetta.

What does Lucrezia hear one night that terrifies her?

Question Answer Choices A wild animal howling. A loud thunderstorm. A woman begging Alfonso for mercy. A group of men arguing.

What is Lucrezia's reaction to the special singers from Rome?

Question Answer Choices She is confused by the performance. She is moved by the depth and intensity with which Alfonso listens. She is bored and uninterested. She is annoyed by the noise.

What is the demeanor of Alfonso's sister Nunciata when she meets Lucrezia?

Question Answer Choices Indifferent and cold Abrasive and skeptical Joyful and enthusiastic Warm and welcoming