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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can Berto so easily convince people that he has taken on the vows of poverty and chastity?
(a) because no one in Vanice knows him.
(b) because he never speaks.
(c) because he genuinely wants to change.
(d) because he is such an accomplished liar.

2. Tiring of Monna Lisetta's vain confessions, what does Brother Alberto do?
(a) he runs when he sees her coming.
(b) he refuses her absolution.
(c) he plugs up his ears.
(d) he reproaches her.

3. Why does the abbot never punish the monk?
(a) because the monk caught him with a boy.
(b) because he could not prove what the monk had done.
(c) because he had the woman as well.
(d) because he feared the community would reject the monastery.

4. Who does Alibech eventually find?
(a) a holy woman who heals the sick.
(b) a holy man who teaches in a synagogue.
(c) a holy man who lives in a hut.
(d) a holy woman who lives in a cave.

5. What arrangement does Alberto say is necessary for Gabriel to sleep with Monna Lisetta?
(a) the angel will have to use Alberto's body.
(b) Alberto will have to tie her to the bedposts.
(c) Alberto must be present to witness Gabriel's actions.
(d) Monna Lisetta must keep her eyes closed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ricciardo's plan after Caterina makes her bed on the balcony?

2. Why does Musciatto Franzesi choose Ser Ciappelletto to handle debts and trade?

3. Why is Alatiel not happy with the duke after they go to Athens?

4. How does Alatiel manage to marry the King of Algarve after all?

5. Who discovers what the monk is doing?

(see the answer key)

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