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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the abbot never punish the monk?
(a) because he feared the community would reject the monastery.
(b) because he could not prove what the monk had done.
(c) because the monk caught him with a boy.
(d) because he had the woman as well.

2. What story does Alberto tell Monna Lisetta?
(a) that the Angel Gabriel wants her to sleep with Alberto.
(b) that the Angel Gabriel has fallen in love with her.
(c) that the Angel Gabriel wants to speak with her.
(d) that the Angel Gabriel has been watching her undress.

3. What does Tancredi have done to Guiscardo after he learns of his affair with Ghismunda?
(a) Guiscardo is murdered and his heart cut out.
(b) Guiscardo is made to pay money for his transgression.
(c) Guiscardo is sent to prison.
(d) Guiscardo is forced into exile.

4. Why does Berto della Massa go to Venice and take on the identity of Brother Alberto?
(a) he is such a liar that no one will have dealings with him.
(b) he is wanted for murder.
(c) he plans to steal gold from the church.
(d) he wants to find out what monks do in their cells.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the next rival for the favor of Alatiel?

2. What is the occupation of the man Peronella marries?

3. Who discovers the two lovers the next morning in their compromising situation?

4. What does Ghismunda do when she sees her father will not look for another husband for her?

5. With whom does Tingoccio have an affair?

(see the answer key)

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