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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Abraham observe among the church leaders in Rome?
(a) greed, lust, lechery, and many other things that a man of God should not be a part of.
(b) great piety and devotion to Jesus and the saints.
(c) great humility with vows of poverty and celibacy.
(d) strong examples of how to live a clean life.

2. Why does Musciatto Franzesi choose Ser Ciappelletto to handle debts and trade?
(a) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is a bit stupid.
(b) He fears the unscrupulous behavior of the Burgundians.
(c) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is rich enough not to steal from him.
(d) He wants a totally honest man to run his business.

3. What are the three holy laws Saladin challenges Melchisedech to name as the one with the most truths?
(a) the law of the Christians, the Jews, or the Hindus.
(b) the law of the Jews, Saracens, or Christians.
(c) the law of the church, the state, or the royalty.
(d) the law of Nature, of the Gods, or the Professors.

4. Why does Abraham conclude that the Christian religion is strong and will last?
(a) it survives the excesses of the clergy.
(b) it accomodates Jews.
(c) it leads the way in educating the people.
(d) it has very beautiful churches.

5. Who does Pietro take up with after he loses all his money and clothes?
(a) some grave robbers.
(b) some gamblers.
(c) some highwaymen.
(d) some sorcerers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alibech set out on her quest?

2. Why does Giannotto think it is so necessary to convert Abraham?

3. What does a monk see that ignites his temptation?

4. Where does Pietro go to ply his trade?

5. Where does the first holy man send Alibech?

(see the answer key)

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