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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the foolish Alibech think she is doing when she allows the monk to have his way with her?
(a) putting Rustico's devil into her hell.
(b) taking the lust out of Rustico's devil.
(c) hiding the devil from Rustico's hell.
(d) keeping the devil from leaving Rustico's cell.

2. How does a prostitute deceive Pietro?
(a) by claiming to be his late brother's mistress.
(b) by claiming to be his long lost sister.
(c) by claiming to be a fortune teller.
(d) by cliaming to be in great distress.

3. For what is Andreuccio di Pietro famous?
(a) for finding lost treasure.
(b) for dealing in rare jewels.
(c) for knowing many kings.
(d) for buying and selling horses.

4. How does Saladin honor Melchisedech?
(a) he makes him his regent.
(b) he builds him a palace.
(c) he takes him to the court of Babylon.
(d) he makes him his chamberlain.

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

6. Who comes to the aid of the duke when war is proclaimed?
(a) Consuelo.
(b) Constantinople.
(c) Constanzo.
(d) Conception.

7. What do the nuns do because they think Masetto is deaf?
(a) peek at him in his bath.
(b) poke fun at him.
(c) use sign language.
(d) teach him to write.

8. Because Monna Lisetta is so beautiful, what does Brother Alberto desire to do?
(a) make her a nun.
(b) sleep with her.
(c) find her a husband.
(d) marry her.

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

10. Eventually, who does Ghismunda marry as arranged by her father?
(a) a duke's son who dies shortly after the wedding.
(b) a duke who beats her regularly.
(c) a merchant who does not require a dowry.
(d) her father's best friend.

11. With whom does Isabetta fall in love and begin an affair?
(a) the man who tends the family gardens.
(b) the man who grooms her brothers' horses.
(c) Lorenzo, the man who takes care of much of the family business.
(d) the tutor who comes to give her lessons.

12. What does Saladin plan to do when he visits Melchisedech?
(a) to offer his daughter in marriage to Melchisedech.
(b) to trick Melchisedech into giving him money.
(c) to put Melchisedech under arrest and take his fortune.
(d) to fall on his knees and beg from Melchisedech.

13. Who discovers what the monk is doing?
(a) the other monks in the monastery.
(b) the abbot of the monastery.
(c) the woman's husband.
(d) the gardener.

14. Where does Alibech set out on her quest?
(a) she goes alone to Greece.
(b) she goes alone to study in Alexandria.
(c) she goes alone to Jerusalem.
(d) she goes alone to explore the Egyptian desert.

15. Where does Ser Ciappelletto find lodging in Burgundy?
(a) in an expensive inn that Musciatto pays for.
(b) with a needy widow.
(c) with two Florentine brothers.
(d) with two Franciscan friars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the foolish girl, Alibech, want to do?

2. How does Ser Ciappelletto get a priest to absolve him?

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

4. Who does Alibech eventually find?

5. What does Giannotto di Civigni want to do?

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