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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 Pietro end up with that is worth more than the money he lost?
(a) a prize horse.
(b) a ruby ring.
(c) a bag of silver.
(d) a gold crown.

2. What does Caterina beg her parents to allow her to do?
(a) to sleep on the balcony outside her bedroom.
(b) to sleep in another part of the house.
(c) to sleep under an arbor in the garden.
(d) to sleep in a room by herself.

3. How does he explain the charcoal?
(a) that it is a relic from the destruction of Jerusalem.
(b) that it is a relic of St. Lorenzo who was burned at the stake.
(c) that it is a relic of the destruction of Sodom.
(d) that it is a relic from a fire where Jesus warmed his hands.

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

5. Where do Constanza and Alatiel go after they leave Athens?
(a) Babylon.
(b) France.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Alexandria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the villagers look forward to the arrival of the monk from St. Anthony's monastery?

2. With whom does Isabetta fall in love and begin an affair?

3. What friendship does Monna Giovanna's son strike up in the country?

4. How does Ricciardo avoid being killed for his transgression?

5. Who discovers what the monk is doing?

(see the answer key)

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