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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the next rival for the favor of Alatiel?
(a) a duke who is a cousin to the prince.
(b) a soldier in the prince's honor guard.
(c) a prince who is a cousin of the duke.
(d) the emperor of Constantinople.

2. Who does Pietro take up with after he loses all his money and clothes?
(a) some sorcerers.
(b) some gamblers.
(c) some grave robbers.
(d) some highwaymen.

3. What is the name of the Brother from the monastery of St. Anthony that is the same as the name of a vegetable?
(a) Brother Kale.
(b) Brother Endive.
(c) Brother Carrot.
(d) Brother Onion.

4. Why does Musciatto Franzesi choose Ser Ciappelletto to handle debts and trade?
(a) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is a bit stupid.
(b) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is rich enough not to steal from him.
(c) He wants a totally honest man to run his business.
(d) He fears the unscrupulous behavior of the Burgundians.

5. What does Monna Giovanna offer Frederico for the fortune he lost trying to please her?
(a) a chance to please her now.
(b) money.
(c) half her estate.
(d) her jewels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nuto leave the convent where he was the gardener?

2. What promise does Brother Onion make to the villagers this time?

3. What does a monk see that ignites his temptation?

4. What does Monna Giovanna's son want to possess?

5. How does Ricciardo avoid being killed for his transgression?

(see the answer key)

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