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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Bondone's profession?
(a) he is a noted composer.
(b) he is a knight in the court.
(c) he is a prominent merchant.
(d) he is a noted artist.

2. Why do the villagers look forward to the arrival of the monk from St. Anthony's monastery?
(a) they know he brings gifts.
(b) they like to help the monks.
(c) they have a feast when he comes.
(d) they like to hear his stories.

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

4. Why does the Brother from St. Anthony's monastery travel each year to a nearby village?
(a) to collect alms.
(b) to take confessions.
(c) to feed the poor.
(d) to give alms.

5. What horrible thing does Tancredi do to his daughter?
(a) he chops up Guiscardo's heart and has it prepared for her.
(b) he takes away all her clothes so she cannot go outside.
(c) he lockes her in her room until he dies.
(d) he makes her witness the beheading of Guiscardo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Baronci family of Florence noted for?

2. For what is Andreuccio di Pietro famous?

3. How does Rabatta insult Bondone?

4. After the trouble at sea, what happens to the men who love Alatiel?

5. What do the brothers do to Isabetta's lover?

(see the answer key)

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