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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 Giannotto think it is so necessary to convert Abraham?
(a) unless he converts Abraham, he cannot go to heaven himself.
(b) he cannot be openly friends with Abraham as long as he is a Jew.
(c) he needs to have saved one soul before the year is out.
(d) unless Abraham converts to Christianity, he is sure to go to hell.

2. How does a prostitute deceive Pietro?
(a) by claiming to be his late brother's mistress.
(b) by claiming to be his long lost sister.
(c) by cliaming to be in great distress.
(d) by claiming to be a fortune teller.

3. When Abraham returns, what does he want to do that surprises Giannotto?
(a) he wants to confront a rabbi.
(b) he wants to reaffirm his Jewish faith.
(c) he wants to become a monk.
(d) he wants to convert to Christianity.

4. Who is Alatiel's next lover after Constanzo?
(a) a merchant.
(b) a baron.
(c) a king.
(d) a general.

5. Why does Saladin go to Melchisedech?
(a) he is a Jewish money lender.
(b) he is a wise fortune teller.
(c) he is a high priest.
(d) he has a map of great treasure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What results from Ser Ciappelletto's confession?

2. Why does Constanzo leave the battle and return to the duke's house?

3. What is the premise of the novel that results in rounds of story telling?

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

5. What happens to Marato on board a ship?

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