The Heptameron Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Margaret of Navarre (Sicilian queen)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Heptameron Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Margaret of Navarre (Sicilian queen)
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what trait is Bonnivet praised?

2. A hermit tells the woman whom Elisor loves that her worst attribute is___________.

3. How does the second Virgin Mary die?

4. What is the downfall of the man in Simontaut's first story?

5. What is yelled at the woman's first meeting with the priest she loves?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Amador claim he wants to show his love for Florida?

2. What does the husband dressed as the priest do to his wife when they meet in secret?

3. What does Paulina choose to do with her life, and why?

4. What does the young woman do with the Captain's token of love?

5. What is Ennasuite's story in Story Twenty- seven about?

6. What does the Friar in Geburon's fourth story do?

7. What is the story with Roncex about?

8. How does the priest in Story Twenty-nine hide his affair?

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

10. Why does Elisor not choose to be with the Queen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What elements in society were being shown in a satirical light in this book? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compassion and empathy are themes present in a number of places in these stories. What are some of the best examples of these themes, and how did their presence affect the outcome of those stories?

Essay Topic 3

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

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