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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to protect the girl put to death in Story Fifty-one?

2. With whom does the preoccupied man's wife have an affair?

3. Why does the man in Story Sixty-four isolate himself?

4. What does the husband in Story Fifty-nine do when he is caught in an affair?

5. With whom is the Friar De Vale in love?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the discussion about after Longarine's fourth story?

2. What is the story of the Countess about?

3. What does the man in Story Forty-four do when he is told that the church was founded on foolishness?

4. Why did the lady in Parlamente's seventh tale reject a suitor?

5. Why was Rolandine's castle originally built?

6. How does the man in Story Forty-five hide his affair after he is seen with the maid?

7. Why does the husband of the wild wife get illegally married?

8. What is strange about Longarine's tale in Story Sixty-two?

9. How does the lady in Story Fifty-nine get her husband to take her to court in style?

10. How is the man in Story Thirty-seven saved from a fire, and what happens after this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

Essay Topic 2

How does Jambique show her affinity for dramatic events, and what does this bring about in her relationship?

Essay Topic 3

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

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