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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After her son dies, what does Monna Giovanna decide to do?
(a) join a convent.
(b) marry Frederico.
(c) kill Frederico.
(d) buy Frederico a new falcon.

2. Why does Nuto leave the convent where he was the gardener?
(a) the salary was too low and he got conflicting orders.
(b) the work was too difficult for him.
(c) he got too old to tend the garden.
(d) he had an accident so he could no longer work.

3. Where does Ser Ciappelletto find lodging in Burgundy?
(a) with a needy widow.
(b) with two Florentine brothers.
(c) in an expensive inn that Musciatto pays for.
(d) with two Franciscan friars.

4. Where does Peronella tell her lover to hide?
(a) in a barrel.
(b) in the closet.
(c) behind the door.
(d) under the bed.

5. When the weather does not change, what do Rabatta and Bondone decide to do?
(a) stay the night.
(b) continue their trek.
(c) rent a carriage.
(d) go back the way they came.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ciappelletto's confession later hoodwink the church?

2. Why does Rustico agree to allow Alibech to remain with him?

3. After Ghismunda chooses Guiscardo as her lover, what complicates their relationship?

4. What happens to Marato on board a ship?

5. Eventually, who does Ghismunda marry as arranged by her father?

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