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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Ghismunda chooses Guiscardo as her lover, what complicates their relationship?
(a) they must meet in secret.
(b) Guiscardo's father is Tancredi's mortal enemy.
(c) Ghismunda becomes pregnant.
(d) they have nowhere to meet.

2. How does Ciappelletto's confession later hoodwink the church?
(a) Ciappelletto promises a donation he never makes.
(b) Ciappelletto becomes a model for all businessmen.
(c) Ciappelletto becomes a martyr and is later canonized.
(d) Ciappelletto is buried in the Vatican.

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

4. How does Rabatta insult Bondone?
(a) by saying a look at him and no one would guess he is an artist.
(b) by saying that he should paint his face to hide the ugly.
(c) by saying it is good that he is not an artist's model.
(d) by saying he is so ugly a mirror breaks when he looks in.

5. Who determines who will tell the stories on each successive night?
(a) the person chosen as queen or king for the next night.
(b) the group by popular vote.
(c) the oldest of the 7 women and 3 men.
(d) the last person to tell a stroy the night before.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the road, how do Rabatta and Bondone dress?

2. How does Monna Lisetta respond to the idea that the Angel Gabriel wants her?

3. What is Monna Lisetta's character like?

4. What suddenly happens to Monna Giovanna's son?

5. What does Alibech find surprising?

(see the answer key)

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