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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the King determine that no one should ever know about all the men and unfortunate circumstances in Alatiel's life?
(a) because she always wore a veil.
(b) because the men who knew who she was are all dead.
(c) because she could not speak the language of her captors.
(d) because she never told anyone who she was.

2. Why does Saladin go to Melchisedech?
(a) he is a Jewish money lender.
(b) he is a high priest.
(c) he is a wise fortune teller.
(d) he has a map of great treasure.

3. Eventually what happens to Rustico?
(a) he is worn out and can no longer pleasure Alibech.
(b) he is transfered to another monastery.
(c) he repents and sends Alibech away.
(d) he is caught and publicly whipped.

4. For what is Andreuccio di Pietro famous?
(a) for buying and selling horses.
(b) for dealing in rare jewels.
(c) for knowing many kings.
(d) for finding lost treasure.

5. Why does Giannotto think it is so necessary to convert Abraham?
(a) he needs to have saved one soul before the year is out.
(b) unless he converts Abraham, he cannot go to heaven himself.
(c) he cannot be openly friends with Abraham as long as he is a Jew.
(d) unless Abraham converts to Christianity, he is sure to go to hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the next rival for the favor of Alatiel?

2. Where does Ser Ciappelletto find lodging in Burgundy?

3. Why does Constanzo leave the battle and return to the duke's house?

4. How does the monk trick the abbot?

5. How does Alatiel manage to marry the King of Algarve after all?

(see the answer key)

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