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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Caterina give for wanting to change her sleeping arrangements?
(a) she says she is all grown up now.
(b) she says she likes to sleep under the stars.
(c) she says the fresh night air is good for her.
(d) she says it is too hot in her bed and she cannot sleep.

2. What results from Ser Ciappelletto's confession?
(a) he is discovered to be a liar.
(b) he becomes thought of as a saint.
(c) he survives for another twenty years.
(d) he is forced to give up all his wealth.

3. What is the discovery of Saladin, the Sultan of Babylon?
(a) his wives are wearing old clothes.
(b) his people are giving him too much respect.
(c) his treasury is empty.
(d) he has more money than he can use.

4. When Don Gianni visit the house of the poor Pietro da Tresanti, what is the situation?
(a) there is only one bed in the house.
(b) there are no chairs in the house.
(c) the house contains the stable.
(d) there is not enough food in the house.

5. As they travel along, what do Rabatta and Bondone begin to do?
(a) play a guessing game.
(b) insult each other about their looks.
(c) sing songs to keep up their courage.
(d) discuss their respective businesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the transgression of the abbess who is told in the middle of the night about a nun who has been caught with her lover?

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

3. For what crime does Tingoccio tell Meuccio that there is no real punishment?

4. What is Ricciardo's plan after Caterina makes her bed on the balcony?

5. Why does Rustico agree to allow Alibech to remain with him?

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