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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Rustico tell Alibech to do?
(a) do like him and remove her clothes.
(b) cover her eyes while he undresses.
(c) lift her skirts to let him see her sin.
(d) watch as he removes his clothes.

3. Why does the Brother from St. Anthony's monastery travel each year to a nearby village?
(a) to collect alms.
(b) to give alms.
(c) to take confessions.
(d) to feed the poor.

4. When Rabatta and Bondone meet on the road to Florence, what happens to cause them to seek shelter?
(a) it starts to rain.
(b) highwaymen are spotted.
(c) a high wind begins to blow.
(d) the night falls suddenly.

5. How does Ricciardo avoid being killed for his transgression?
(a) he agrees to marry Caterina.
(b) he pretends that he has lost him memory.
(c) he jumps naked from the balcony and runs away.
(d) he agrees to pay a bag of gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ricciardo's plan after Caterina makes her bed on the balcony?

2. Because of her vanity, what does Monna Lisetta do that soon allows all of Venice to know about her affair?

3. Why do the nuns keep Masetto in the convent for many years?

4. What horrible thing does Tancredi do to his daughter?

5. What is Bondone's profession?

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