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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Masetto sleeping in the garden when the abbess finds him and begins to lust after him?
(a) he is lazy and is taking rest in the orchard.
(b) he has been drinking the nun's wine.
(c) he has been servicing eight nuns and is tired.
(d) he has been working too hard in the orchard.

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

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

4. Because of her vanity, what does Monna Lisetta do that soon allows all of Venice to know about her affair?
(a) she forgets to draw her drapes.
(b) she tells another priest at confession.
(c) she tells a neighbor about Gabriel's love.
(d) she has an artist paint a picture of her and Gabriel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Constanzo leave the battle and return to the duke's house?

2. What does Pietro end up with that is worth more than the money he lost?

3. Who does Pietro take up with after he loses all his money and clothes?

4. Because Monna Lisetta is so beautiful, what does Brother Alberto desire to do?

5. What does Abraham observe among the church leaders in Rome?

(see the answer key)

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