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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What horrible thing does Tancredi do to his daughter?
(a) he lockes her in her room until he dies.
(b) he takes away all her clothes so she cannot go outside.
(c) he makes her witness the beheading of Guiscardo.
(d) he chops up Guiscardo's heart and has it prepared for her.

2. Who determines who will tell the stories on each successive night?
(a) the group by popular vote.
(b) the last person to tell a stroy the night before.
(c) the person chosen as queen or king for the next night.
(d) the oldest of the 7 women and 3 men.

3. When Ciappelletto becomes gravely ill, what do the brothers think?
(a) they might have to take him back to Paris.
(b) no priest would ever absolve a man as evil as Ciappelletto.
(c) no one would blame them for turning him out of their house.
(d) they can steal his money after he dies.

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

5. What are the three holy laws Saladin challenges Melchisedech to name as the one with the most truths?
(a) the law of the Jews, Saracens, or Christians.
(b) the law of the church, the state, or the royalty.
(c) the law of the Christians, the Jews, or the Hindus.
(d) the law of Nature, of the Gods, or the Professors.

6. Who determines to discover the real identity of Monna Lisetta's angel?
(a) her brothers.
(b) the next door neighbors.
(c) her in-laws.
(d) the abbot of the monastery.

7. Who does Alibech eventually find?
(a) a holy woman who lives in a cave.
(b) a holy man who lives in a hut.
(c) a holy woman who heals the sick.
(d) a holy man who teaches in a synagogue.

8. Tiring of Monna Lisetta's vain confessions, what does Brother Alberto do?
(a) he plugs up his ears.
(b) he runs when he sees her coming.
(c) he refuses her absolution.
(d) he reproaches her.

9. Who does Alatiel eventually meet?
(a) the King of Cyprus who recognizes her.
(b) the Prince of Wales who recognizes her.
(c) the King of France who recognizes her.
(d) the sultan of Brunei who recognizes her.

10. Where does Pietro go to ply his trade?
(a) Florence.
(b) Naples.
(c) Rome.
(d) Tuscany.

11. Why does Musciatto Franzesi choose Ser Ciappelletto to handle debts and trade?
(a) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is a bit stupid.
(b) He wants a totally honest man to run his business.
(c) He thinks Ser Ciappelletto is rich enough not to steal from him.
(d) He fears the unscrupulous behavior of the Burgundians.

12. What does Pietro end up with that is worth more than the money he lost?
(a) a prize horse.
(b) a bag of silver.
(c) a gold crown.
(d) a ruby ring.

13. How does the monk trick the abbot?
(a) he leaves the woman alone in his cell.
(b) he lets the woman out through his window.
(c) he brings another woman for the abbot.
(d) he convinces the abbot he is seeing things.

14. What does Nuto suggest Masetto do to get the job?
(a) pretend he is a deaf mute.
(b) wear a bandana over his face.
(c) dress in fine clothes to apply for the job.
(d) let the abbess see him without his shirt.

15. Who takes Alatiel from the sailor after the murder of the other sailor?
(a) a bandit.
(b) a prince.
(c) a magician.
(d) a merchant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abraham conclude that the Christian religion is strong and will last?

2. For what is Andreuccio di Pietro famous?

3. What do the women tell Alibech?

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

5. What does Rustico tell Alibech to do?

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