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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the dinner guests react to Joan's story?
(a) They hug Joan.
(b) They are outraged.
(c) They fall silent.
(d) They do not believe Joan.

2. Which character insists she could never live the life of a "lady"?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Nijo.
(c) Griselda.
(d) Marlene.

3. What occupation did Griselda's husband have?
(a) Wealthy landowner.
(b) Prince.
(c) Healer.
(d) Lawyer.

4. What is the main topic of conversation in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Careers.
(b) Love.
(c) Travel.
(d) Having babies.

5. What was Joan doing when she went into labor?
(a) Praying by herself.
(b) Presiding over an important ceremony.
(c) Resting at home after feeling ill.
(d) Spending time with her lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Joan take a lover?

2. According to Joan, what the pope says is:

3. How does Nijo relate to Gret?

4. Which character thinks that good works are most important?

5. Who is the main storyteller of Act 1, Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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