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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Alatiel not happy with the duke after they go to Athens?
(a) he never allows her to leave the villa in Athens.
(b) he never leaves her side in Athens.
(c) he has a wife in Athens and keeps her as a mistress.
(d) he grows fat and lazy in Athens.

2. Why do the nuns keep Masetto in the convent for many years?
(a) he fathers children the nuns say are orphans.
(b) he speaks and they think God has worked a miracle.
(c) he knows too much about their activities.
(d) he agrees to stay if they stop wanting sex.

3. Where does Alibech sleep?
(a) in a closet in the monastery.
(b) outside the monastery.
(c) on the floor of Rustico's cell.
(d) in Rustico's bed.

4. What do the women tell Alibech?
(a) there are plenty of men who will help her serve God.
(b) they want to learn how to serve God, too.
(c) she is a stupid girl who trusts men.
(d) she cannot serve God with their husbands.

5. On the road, how do Rabatta and Bondone dress?
(a) as traveling jesters.
(b) as penniless peasants.
(c) as knights.
(d) as magistrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Because of her vanity, what does Monna Lisetta do that soon allows all of Venice to know about her affair?

2. Who does Abraham observe on his trip?

3. What arrangement does Alberto say is necessary for Gabriel to sleep with Monna Lisetta?

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

5. What is the Baronci family of Florence noted for?

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