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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alibech set out on her quest?
(a) she goes alone to explore the Egyptian desert.
(b) she goes alone to study in Alexandria.
(c) she goes alone to Greece.
(d) she goes alone to Jerusalem.

2. What does Abraham observe among the church leaders in Rome?
(a) strong examples of how to live a clean life.
(b) great piety and devotion to Jesus and the saints.
(c) great humility with vows of poverty and celibacy.
(d) greed, lust, lechery, and many other things that a man of God should not be a part of.

3. Because of her vanity, what does Monna Lisetta do that soon allows all of Venice to know about her affair?
(a) she tells a neighbor about Gabriel's love.
(b) she forgets to draw her drapes.
(c) she has an artist paint a picture of her and Gabriel.
(d) she tells another priest at confession.

4. What does Ghismunda do with Guiscardo's heart?
(a) she buries it under a rose bush.
(b) she hides it under her bed.
(c) she mixes it with poison herbs, takes it, and dies.
(d) she keeps it in a silver box in her room.

5. What does Tancredi have done to Guiscardo after he learns of his affair with Ghismunda?
(a) Guiscardo is murdered and his heart cut out.
(b) Guiscardo is forced into exile.
(c) Guiscardo is made to pay money for his transgression.
(d) Guiscardo is sent to prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the women of Alibech's town to laugh when she returns after the deaths of her family members?

2. Why does Rustico agree to allow Alibech to remain with him?

3. Who comes to the aid of the duke when war is proclaimed?

4. Who takes the place of the prince and seeks revenge on the duke?

5. How does Saladin honor Melchisedech?

(see the answer key)

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