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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the abbot at Sarrance allow the group to stay there?
(a) He doesn't want to offend their friend.
(b) He needs the money.
(c) He likes visitors.
(d) He knows there is no other way.

2. Who defends the man in Ennasuite's first story?
(a) The Queen.
(b) The Princess.
(c) The Lady in Waiting.
(d) The Duchess.

3. Whom does the man in Saffredent's first story team up with to take his revenge?
(a) His brother.
(b) His daughter.
(c) The Queen.
(d) A princess.

4. What makes travel complicated at the beginning of the book?
(a) Heavy rains.
(b) Bandits and robbers.
(c) A lack of money.
(d) Dry weather.

5. A hermit tells the woman whom Elisor loves that her worst attribute is___________.
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Pride.
(d) Infidelity.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did the man in Longarine's first story fall in love?

2. Who tells the story about Wilhelm?

3. What kind of story does Simontaut tell first?

4. What does the man who loves Paulina do?

5. What sound is heard outside the bedroom when the widow finally consents in Geburon's second story?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the second Virgin Mary? Why?

2. How does the ferry woman escape the two friars?

3. What does Oiselle offer to do each morning to help pass the waiting time?

4. What is Normerfide's first story about?

5. What does Parlamente realize after listening to her husband's story?

6. What does Bernage tell his friend to do?

7. How does Bonnivet convince a woman to be his lover?

8. What does the group argue about after hearing Dagoucin's first story?

9. What does Parlamente suggest when she sees that the group will be waiting together for some time?

10. What does Geburon say about the ferry woman in Story Five?

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