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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories Fifty-six through Sixty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the cheap man in Story Fifty-two think he is stealing?
(a) A sugar loaf.
(b) A nut log.
(c) A pastry cake.
(d) A rye bun.

2. Who teaches the widow's son in Hircan's third story about chastity?
(a) A monk.
(b) His mother.
(c) A traveller.
(d) His father.

3. Why does the man in love with Francoise not marry her?
(a) She is too rich.
(b) She is too old.
(c) She is too young.
(d) She is too common.

4. Why is the first person imprisoned in Rolandine's castle?
(a) So she won't get married.
(b) So she won't take revenge on the King.
(c) So she won't cheat on her husband.
(d) So she won't kill again.

5. What makes travel complicated at the beginning of the book?
(a) Dry weather.
(b) Bandits and robbers.
(c) A lack of money.
(d) Heavy rains.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marie Hereot's occupation?

2. What does Bernard bring the servant?

3. What does the man in Saffredent's story use to decorate his house?

4. Who is making the noise heard outside the bedroom when the widow finally consents in Geburon's second story?

5. Who finds out about what the Priest in Story Forty-one does to a girl?

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