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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tancredi discover his daughter's affair with Guiscardo?
(a) he has her followed by a policeman.
(b) he opens her door to see if she is in the house.
(c) he hears gossip on the streets and confronts her.
(d) he falls asleep in her room and wakes up to find them together.

2. What do the women tell Alibech?
(a) there are plenty of men who will help her serve God.
(b) she is a stupid girl who trusts men.
(c) she cannot serve God with their husbands.
(d) they want to learn how to serve God, too.

3. Who is Alatiel's next lover after Constanzo?
(a) a baron.
(b) a general.
(c) a king.
(d) a merchant.

4. What does Tancredi have done to Guiscardo after he learns of his affair with Ghismunda?
(a) Guiscardo is made to pay money for his transgression.
(b) Guiscardo is sent to prison.
(c) Guiscardo is forced into exile.
(d) Guiscardo is murdered and his heart cut out.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Isabetta learn of Lorenzo's fate?

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

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

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

5. Why does Giannotto think it is so necessary to convert Abraham?

(see the answer key)

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