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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Pietro end up with that is worth more than the money he lost?
(a) a ruby ring.
(b) a bag of silver.
(c) a prize horse.
(d) a gold crown.

4. Who discovers what the monk is doing?
(a) the woman's husband.
(b) the abbot of the monastery.
(c) the other monks in the monastery.
(d) the gardener.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rustico agree to allow Alibech to remain with him?

2. Why does Musciatto Franzesi choose Ser Ciappelletto to handle debts and trade?

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

4. Why does Nuto leave the convent where he was the gardener?

5. What does the foolish girl, Alibech, want to do?

(see the answer key)

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