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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the trouble at sea, what happens to the men who love Alatiel?
(a) most of them sell her to other men.
(b) most of them commit suicide.
(c) most of them are murdered so she can be taken.
(d) most of them abandon her.

2. What story does Alberto tell Monna Lisetta?
(a) that the Angel Gabriel wants her to sleep with Alberto.
(b) that the Angel Gabriel has been watching her undress.
(c) that the Angel Gabriel wants to speak with her.
(d) that the Angel Gabriel has fallen in love with her.

3. Who determines to discover the real identity of Monna Lisetta's angel?
(a) her in-laws.
(b) the next door neighbors.
(c) the abbot of the monastery.
(d) her brothers.

4. What does Tancredi have done to Guiscardo after he learns of his affair with Ghismunda?
(a) Guiscardo is forced into exile.
(b) Guiscardo is made to pay money for his transgression.
(c) Guiscardo is sent to prison.
(d) Guiscardo is murdered and his heart cut out.

5. What does Pietro end up with that is worth more than the money he lost?
(a) a bag of silver.
(b) a gold crown.
(c) a prize horse.
(d) a ruby ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the discovery of Saladin, the Sultan of Babylon?

2. With whom does Caterina fall in love?

3. Who does Alatiel eventually meet?

4. What is the premise of the novel that results in rounds of story telling?

5. What friendship does Monna Giovanna's son strike up in the country?

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