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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alatiel eventually meet?
(a) the King of Cyprus who recognizes her.
(b) the King of France who recognizes her.
(c) the sultan of Brunei who recognizes her.
(d) the Prince of Wales who recognizes her.

2. Why does Musciatto Franzesi choose Ser Ciappelletto to handle debts and trade?
(a) He fears the unscrupulous behavior of the Burgundians.
(b) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is rich enough not to steal from him.
(c) He wants a totally honest man to run his business.
(d) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is a bit stupid.

3. Who is Alatiel?
(a) the daughter of the sultan of Babylon.
(b) the favorite concubine of the sultan of Babylon.
(c) the princess betrothed to the sultan of Babylon.
(d) the wife of the sultan of Babylon.

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

5. What happens to Marato on board a ship?
(a) he is shot.
(b) he is talked into selling Alatiel.
(c) he is hung.
(d) he is thrown overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ser Ciappelletto get a priest to absolve him?

2. Who is the next rival for the favor of Alatiel?

3. Who comes to the aid of the duke when war is proclaimed?

4. Who does Pietro take up with after he loses all his money and clothes?

5. What does Saladin plan to do when he visits Melchisedech?

(see the answer key)

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