1. How does Alatiel manage to marry the King of Algarve after all?
(a) her father, the sultan, triples her dowry.
(b) she keeps her secrets from everyone.
(c) she promises to produce a male heir.
(d) she convinces the King of Algarve that she is still a virgin.

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

3. What horrible thing does Tancredi do to his daughter?
(a) he lockes her in her room until he dies.
(b) he takes away all her clothes so she cannot go outside.
(c) he chops up Guiscardo's heart and has it prepared for her.
(d) he makes her witness the beheading of Guiscardo.

4. After Ghismunda chooses Guiscardo as her lover, what complicates their relationship?
(a) they must meet in secret.
(b) they have nowhere to meet.
(c) Ghismunda becomes pregnant.
(d) Guiscardo's father is Tancredi's mortal enemy.

5. What causes the women of Alibech's town to laugh when she returns after the deaths of her family members?
(a) she tells them that she met God in the desert.
(b) she tells them how she has been serving God.
(c) she tells them that she fell in love with a monk.
(d) she tells them that she has a hell to hide the Devil.