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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who murders Pericone, Alatiel's first lover?
(a) his brother, Marato.
(b) his cousin, Alberto.
(c) the captain of a ship.
(d) the sultan's soldiers.

3. Where does Peronella tell her lover to hide?
(a) behind the door.
(b) in the closet.
(c) under the bed.
(d) in a barrel.

4. What causes Brother Onion's servant to leave his post?
(a) a game of dice.
(b) a pretty maid.
(c) a parade in the street.
(d) the smell of cooking meat.

5. Why does Abraham conclude that the Christian religion is strong and will last?
(a) it survives the excesses of the clergy.
(b) it has very beautiful churches.
(c) it leads the way in educating the people.
(d) it accomodates Jews.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men actually had Alatiel before she was married?

3. What do the women tell Alibech?

4. What does Ghismunda do with Guiscardo's heart?

5. Where does the first holy man send Alibech?

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