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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Frederigo leave the city for his farm?
(a) he will not have to see Monna Giovanna.
(b) it is a better place for his falcon.
(c) it is cheaper to live there.
(d) the bill collectors will not find him there.

3. Why does Rustico agree to allow Alibech to remain with him?
(a) he is lecherous and wants to seduce her.
(b) he is eager to test his willpower against her beauty.
(c) he is blind and cannot see her beauty.
(d) he is eager to save her soul.

4. Who is the next rival for the favor of Alatiel?
(a) a soldier in the prince's honor guard.
(b) the emperor of Constantinople.
(c) a prince who is a cousin of the duke.
(d) a duke who is a cousin to the prince.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Brother Onion's servant to leave his post?

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

3. What does Caterina beg her parents to allow her to do?

4. What arrangement does Alberto say is necessary for Gabriel to sleep with Monna Lisetta?

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

(see the answer key)

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