The Decameron Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Decameron Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What euphemism does the story teller use for "the thing you are ashamed to mention among men?"
(a) the flower.
(b) the branch.
(c) the bower.
(d) the nightingale.

2. Why does Constanzo leave the battle and return to the duke's house?
(a) he becomes deathly ill.
(b) he has fallen in love with Alatiel.
(c) he comes to protect the women and children.
(d) he changes his mind about fighting.

3. After a night of making love, what happens to the couple?
(a) they slip back into the house.
(b) they fall asleep.
(c) they wait until Caterina's father leaves the house.
(d) they cannot find their clothes.

4. What does the foolish girl, Alibech, want to do?
(a) learn about sex.
(b) prove there is no God.
(c) to find one who can teach the ways of the Lord.
(d) become a warrior for God.

5. Eventually what happens to Rustico?
(a) he is caught and publicly whipped.
(b) he repents and sends Alibech away.
(c) he is worn out and can no longer pleasure Alibech.
(d) he is transfered to another monastery.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of her husband, where does Monna Giovanna take her son?

2. What does Ghismunda do with Guiscardo's heart?

3. What is Bondone's profession?

4. After her son dies, what does Monna Giovanna decide to do?

5. What does Monna Giovanna determine to do?

(see the answer key)

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