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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Eventually what happens to Rustico?
(a) he is worn out and can no longer pleasure Alibech.
(b) he is transfered to another monastery.
(c) he repents and sends Alibech away.
(d) he is caught and publicly whipped.

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

3. What do the nuns begin to do with Masetto?
(a) take advantage of him to find out what sex is like.
(b) watch him work without his shirt on.
(c) make him dance for them in the garden.
(d) hide his clothes while he is sleeping.

4. What are the three holy laws Saladin challenges Melchisedech to name as the one with the most truths?
(a) the law of Nature, of the Gods, or the Professors.
(b) the law of the Jews, Saracens, or Christians.
(c) the law of the Christians, the Jews, or the Hindus.
(d) the law of the church, the state, or the royalty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the abbot never punish the monk?

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

3. Where does Ser Ciappelletto find lodging in Burgundy?

4. Why is Alatiel not happy with the duke after they go to Athens?

5. Where does Alibech sleep?

(see the answer key)

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