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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 a monk see that ignites his temptation?
(a) a large cathedral.
(b) a bag of gold.
(c) a perfect diamond.
(d) a beautiful woman.

2. Why is Alatiel not happy with the duke after they go to Athens?
(a) he never leaves her side in Athens.
(b) he has a wife in Athens and keeps her as a mistress.
(c) he never allows her to leave the villa in Athens.
(d) he grows fat and lazy in Athens.

3. What is Ricciardo's plan after Caterina makes her bed on the balcony?
(a) to sing love songs to her beneath the balcony.
(b) to watch her in the moonlight.
(c) to climb the wall and join her in her bed.
(d) to get to the balcony through a window.

4. How many men actually had Alatiel before she was married?
(a) nine.
(b) twenty.
(c) five.
(d) seventeen.

5. Who does Pietro take up with after he loses all his money and clothes?
(a) some grave robbers.
(b) some highwaymen.
(c) some gamblers.
(d) some sorcerers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Rabatta's profession?

3. Where does Abraham insist on going to find out about Christianity?

4. What does Messer Lizio di Valbona tell his wife Caterina's hand was wrapped around when he found them?

5. How does a prostitute deceive Pietro?

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