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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 Ciappelletto's confession later hoodwink the church?
(a) Ciappelletto promises a donation he never makes.
(b) Ciappelletto becomes a model for all businessmen.
(c) Ciappelletto becomes a martyr and is later canonized.
(d) Ciappelletto is buried in the Vatican.

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

3. How does Saladin honor Melchisedech?
(a) he makes him his regent.
(b) he builds him a palace.
(c) he takes him to the court of Babylon.
(d) he makes him his chamberlain.

4. After the trouble at sea, what happens to the men who love Alatiel?
(a) most of them are murdered so she can be taken.
(b) most of them commit suicide.
(c) most of them abandon her.
(d) most of them sell her to other men.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tragedy befalls Alatiel?

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

3. Where does Abraham insist on going to find out about Christianity?

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

5. Where does Pietro go to ply his trade?

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