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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Alatiel's next lover after Constanzo?
(a) a merchant.
(b) a baron.
(c) a king.
(d) a general.

2. What are the three holy laws Saladin challenges Melchisedech to name as the one with the most truths?
(a) the law of the Jews, Saracens, or Christians.
(b) the law of Nature, of the Gods, or the Professors.
(c) the law of the Christians, the Jews, or the Hindus.
(d) the law of the church, the state, or the royalty.

3. Who does Alatiel eventually meet?
(a) the King of France who recognizes her.
(b) the Prince of Wales who recognizes her.
(c) the King of Cyprus who recognizes her.
(d) the sultan of Brunei who recognizes her.

4. Where does Pietro go to ply his trade?
(a) Tuscany.
(b) Naples.
(c) Rome.
(d) Florence.

5. 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 could not speak the language of her captors.
(b) because she never told anyone who she was.
(c) because the men who knew who she was are all dead.
(d) because she always wore a veil.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Abraham returns, what does he want to do that surprises Giannotto?

2. Why is Alatiel not happy with the duke after they go to Athens?

3. What does Giannotto di Civigni want to do?

4. What does Saladin plan to do when he visits Melchisedech?

5. How does Ciappelletto's confession later hoodwink the church?

(see the answer key)

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