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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the death of her husband, where does Monna Giovanna take her son?
(a) to the country near Frederigo's farm.
(b) to the south of Italy.
(c) on an extended trip.
(d) to live with his grandfather.

2. What does Peronella do shortly after her marriage?
(a) she takes a lover.
(b) she buys a new house.
(c) she opens a shop.
(d) she collects and sells barrels.

3. What happens to Marato on board a ship?
(a) he is talked into selling Alatiel.
(b) he is shot.
(c) he is thrown overboard.
(d) he is hung.

4. Why does Frederigo leave the city for his farm?
(a) it is a better place for his falcon.
(b) the bill collectors will not find him there.
(c) it is cheaper to live there.
(d) he will not have to see Monna Giovanna.

5. How does Monna Lisetta respond to the idea that the Angel Gabriel wants her?
(a) she is willing to sacrifice for her soul.
(b) she thinks it is natural since she is so beautiful.
(c) she is shocked and tells Alberto to leave at once.
(d) she does not understand what Alberto is telling her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ghismunda chooses Guiscardo as her lover, what complicates their relationship?

2. What happens to Pietro when he stays the night at the woman's house?

3. Why does the abbot never punish the monk?

4. While Peronella's husband is inside cleaning the barrel, what is Peronella doing?

5. When Don Gianni visit the house of the poor Pietro da Tresanti, what is the situation?

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