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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Monna Lisetta meet Brother Alberto?
(a) she hears him preach in church.
(b) see meets him in the market.
(c) she comes to Brother Alberto to confess her sins.
(d) she is introduced by her sister.

2. Who murders Pericone, Alatiel's first lover?
(a) his brother, Marato.
(b) his cousin, Alberto.
(c) the sultan's soldiers.
(d) the captain of a ship.

3. Because of her vanity, what does Monna Lisetta do that soon allows all of Venice to know about her affair?
(a) she forgets to draw her drapes.
(b) she tells a neighbor about Gabriel's love.
(c) she has an artist paint a picture of her and Gabriel.
(d) she tells another priest at confession.

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

5. What is the passion of Frederigo, a man of noble birth who squanders his fortune for the love of Monna Giovanna?
(a) a herd of prize sheep.
(b) a prize falcon.
(c) a prize bull.
(d) a fabulous steed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bondone's profession?

2. Who takes Alatiel from the sailor after the murder of the other sailor?

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

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

5. Why does Saladin go to Melchisedech?

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