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

2. Who does Abraham observe on his trip?
(a) the children.
(b) the laity.
(c) other Jews.
(d) the clergy.

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

4. How does Ser Ciappelletto get a priest to absolve him?
(a) he makes a large donation to the church.
(b) he confesses under an assumed name.
(c) he lies about everything in his past life.
(d) he becomes seriously penitent for his past sins.

5. Why is Alatiel not happy with the duke after they go to Athens?
(a) he never allows her to leave the villa in Athens.
(b) he grows fat and lazy in Athens.
(c) he has a wife in Athens and keeps her as a mistress.
(d) he never leaves her side in Athens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Pietro when he stays the night at the woman's house?

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

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

4. What is the discovery of Saladin, the Sultan of Babylon?

5. What are the three holy laws Saladin challenges Melchisedech to name as the one with the most truths?

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