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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frederigo leave the city for his farm?
(a) it is cheaper to live there.
(b) the bill collectors will not find him there.
(c) it is a better place for his falcon.
(d) he will not have to see Monna Giovanna.

2. After a night of making love, what happens to the couple?
(a) they wait until Caterina's father leaves the house.
(b) they fall asleep.
(c) they cannot find their clothes.
(d) they slip back into the house.

3. Why does Berto della Massa go to Venice and take on the identity of Brother Alberto?
(a) he plans to steal gold from the church.
(b) he is such a liar that no one will have dealings with him.
(c) he wants to find out what monks do in their cells.
(d) he is wanted for murder.

4. How does a prostitute deceive Pietro?
(a) by claiming to be a fortune teller.
(b) by cliaming to be in great distress.
(c) by claiming to be his long lost sister.
(d) by claiming to be his late brother's mistress.

5. Why does Giannotto think it is so necessary to convert Abraham?
(a) he needs to have saved one soul before the year is out.
(b) he cannot be openly friends with Abraham as long as he is a Jew.
(c) unless Abraham converts to Christianity, he is sure to go to hell.
(d) unless he converts Abraham, he cannot go to heaven himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What results after Monna Lisetta believes Alberto's story and agrees to comply?

2. What story does Alberto tell Monna Lisetta?

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

4. How does Saladin honor Melchisedech?

5. When Ciappelletto becomes gravely ill, what do the brothers think?

(see the answer key)

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