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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who takes Alatiel from the sailor after the murder of the other sailor?
(a) a prince.
(b) a merchant.
(c) a bandit.
(d) a magician.

2. After Ghismunda chooses Guiscardo as her lover, what complicates their relationship?
(a) Ghismunda becomes pregnant.
(b) they must meet in secret.
(c) Guiscardo's father is Tancredi's mortal enemy.
(d) they have nowhere to meet.

3. How does Frederigo waste his fortune?
(a) on travel to exotic places to impress Monna Giovanna.
(b) on elaborate parties to impress Monna Giovanna.
(c) on jousts and other things to impress Monna Giovanna.
(d) on jewels and gifts to impress Monna Giovanna.

4. Who is Alatiel's next lover after Constanzo?
(a) a king.
(b) a general.
(c) a merchant.
(d) a baron.

5. What does Rustico tell Alibech to do?
(a) cover her eyes while he undresses.
(b) lift her skirts to let him see her sin.
(c) do like him and remove her clothes.
(d) watch as he removes his clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who discovers what the monk is doing?

2. Who determines who will tell the stories on each successive night?

3. Who is Alatiel?

4. How can Berto so easily convince people that he has taken on the vows of poverty and chastity?

5. What does Rustico tell Alibech she must do to serve God?

(see the answer key)

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