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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ghismunda do when she sees her father will not look for another husband for her?
(a) she seeks out a lover.
(b) she leaves her father's house.
(c) she joins a convent.
(d) she goes into the desert.

2. What is the passion of Frederigo, a man of noble birth who squanders his fortune for the love of Monna Giovanna?
(a) a herd of prize sheep.
(b) a prize falcon.
(c) a prize bull.
(d) a fabulous steed.

3. What results after Monna Lisetta believes Alberto's story and agrees to comply?
(a) Alberto has to find a suitable place.
(b) they carry on an affair for quite some time.
(c) Monna Lisetta only complies when wearing a blindfold.
(d) Alberto gets cold feet and calls it off.

4. Who discovers the two lovers the next morning in their compromising situation?
(a) the butler.
(b) Caterina's mother.
(c) Caterina's brother.
(d) Messer Lizio di Valbona.

5. How can Berto so easily convince people that he has taken on the vows of poverty and chastity?
(a) because no one in Vanice knows him.
(b) because he never speaks.
(c) because he is such an accomplished liar.
(d) because he genuinely wants to change.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After Ghismunda chooses Guiscardo as her lover, what complicates their relationship?

4. What is the Baronci family of Florence noted for?

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

(see the answer key)

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