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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rustico tell Alibech she must do to serve God?
(a) to put the devil back into hell.
(b) to sleep naked in Rustico's bed.
(c) to chastize the devil with her tongue.
(d) to give herself to God's priest.

2. Who does Pietro take up with after he loses all his money and clothes?
(a) some highwaymen.
(b) some gamblers.
(c) some sorcerers.
(d) some grave robbers.

3. Why does Abraham conclude that the Christian religion is strong and will last?
(a) it survives the excesses of the clergy.
(b) it leads the way in educating the people.
(c) it has very beautiful churches.
(d) it accomodates Jews.

4. Who does Alibech eventually find?
(a) a holy man who teaches in a synagogue.
(b) a holy woman who heals the sick.
(c) a holy woman who lives in a cave.
(d) a holy man who lives in a hut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the nuns begin to do with Masetto?

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

3. Why does the first holy man send Alibech away?

4. How does Saladin honor Melchisedech?

5. What does Nuto suggest Masetto do to get the job?

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