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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Constanzo leave the battle and return to the duke's house?
(a) he comes to protect the women and children.
(b) he changes his mind about fighting.
(c) he becomes deathly ill.
(d) he has fallen in love with Alatiel.

2. Where does Pietro go to ply his trade?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) Rome.
(c) Florence.
(d) Naples.

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

4. What does Pietro end up with that is worth more than the money he lost?
(a) a ruby ring.
(b) a prize horse.
(c) a bag of silver.
(d) a gold crown.

5. What does Saladin plan to do when he visits Melchisedech?
(a) to offer his daughter in marriage to Melchisedech.
(b) to fall on his knees and beg from Melchisedech.
(c) to trick Melchisedech into giving him money.
(d) to put Melchisedech under arrest and take his fortune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the King determine that no one should ever know about all the men and unfortunate circumstances in Alatiel's life?

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

3. How many men actually had Alatiel before she was married?

4. Who does Alatiel eventually meet?

5. Who takes the place of the prince and seeks revenge on the duke?

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