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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who takes the place of the prince and seeks revenge on the duke?
(a) the prince's father.
(b) the prince's son.
(c) the prince's brother.
(d) the prince's sister.

3. Where does Alibech sleep?
(a) outside the monastery.
(b) on the floor of Rustico's cell.
(c) in Rustico's bed.
(d) in a closet in the monastery.

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

5. How does Alatiel manage to marry the King of Algarve after all?
(a) she keeps her secrets from everyone.
(b) she promises to produce a male heir.
(c) her father, the sultan, triples her dowry.
(d) she convinces the King of Algarve that she is still a virgin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alibech eventually find?

2. What does the foolish Alibech think she is doing when she allows the monk to have his way with her?

3. Tiring of Monna Lisetta's vain confessions, what does Brother Alberto do?

4. What does Monna Giovanna's son want to possess?

5. How does Ricciardo avoid being killed for his transgression?

(see the answer key)

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