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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does a prostitute deceive Pietro?
(a) by claiming to be a fortune teller.
(b) by cliaming to be in great distress.
(c) by claiming to be his long lost sister.
(d) by claiming to be his late brother's mistress.

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

3. What results from Ser Ciappelletto's confession?
(a) he survives for another twenty years.
(b) he is discovered to be a liar.
(c) he becomes thought of as a saint.
(d) he is forced to give up all his wealth.

4. What is the premise of the novel that results in rounds of story telling?
(a) 7 young women and 3 men leave Florence to escape the plague.
(b) 7 women and 7 men go on holiday together.
(c) 7 women and 3 children are banished from Florence society.
(d) 7 men and 3 young women leave Rome to escape the plague.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men actually had Alatiel before she was married?

3. Who murders Pericone, Alatiel's first lover?

4. What happens to Marato on board a ship?

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

(see the answer key)

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