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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what is Andreuccio di Pietro famous?
(a) for knowing many kings.
(b) for finding lost treasure.
(c) for buying and selling horses.
(d) for dealing in rare jewels.

3. What does Giannotto di Civigni want to do?
(a) convert his Jewish friend, Abraham, to Christianity.
(b) become a Jew like his friend, Abraham.
(c) visit his friend, Abraham, in Jerusalem.
(d) go into business with his friend, Abraham.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the women tell Alibech?

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

4. Where do Constanza and Alatiel go after they leave Athens?

5. What does the foolish Alibech think she is doing when she allows the monk to have his way with her?

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