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Who is the talented composer among the 10 storytellers in the Decameron?

  • Dioneo
  • Lauretta (correct)
  • Gualtierri
  • Pampinea

What catastrophic event serves as the backdrop for the stories in the Decameron?

  • The Great Plague
  • The French Revolution
  • The Black Death (correct)
  • The Fall of Rome

What does Sancho Panza's donkey symbolize in Don Quixote?

  • Wealth
  • Realism (correct)
  • Unrealistic dreams
  • Loyalty

Which character knighted Don Quixote?

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In the Heptameron, which abbey do the travelers settle in?

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In Don Quixote, how does Don Quixote perceive windmills?

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Who is identified as the marquis in the Decameron?

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What relationship does Alonso Quixano have with Antonia Quixana?

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What is the primary setting for the story of Alibaba and the 40 Thieves?

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Who is the character responsible for outsmarting the thieves with boiling oil?

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What day does Dante begin his journey in the Divine Comedy?

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What is the name of the river that separates circles 1-5 from circles 6-9 in Dante's inferno?

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Which character is known for being the infernal judge in Dante's Divine Comedy?

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What does the straight road symbolize in Dante's Divine Comedy?

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What color are the heads of Lucifer in Dante's portrayal?

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What is the highest heaven referred to in Dante's Paradiso?

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How many stories does Giovanni collect in the Decameron?

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What is the main characteristic of the stories told in the Heptameron?

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In the context of quixotism, what does fighting for social justice exemplify?

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Which of the following statements about Scheherazade is true?

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What was the narrative method employed by Scheherazade to captivate King Shahryar?

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Which of the following themes is NOT found in the epic Beowulf?

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In the context of the Heptameron, how many stories are shared?

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Who wrote the collection known as the Heptameron?

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Flashcards

Don Quixote

The protagonist of Miguel de Cervantes's novel Don Quixote, often referred to as a delusional knight errant who mistakenly sees windmills as giants.

Sancho Panza

Don Quixote's faithful squire, known for his practical and realistic views, often serving as a foil to Don Quixote's idealism.

The Decameron

A collection of stories that depict the diverse social and cultural aspects of 14th-century Italy during the Black Death, featuring 10 young storytellers.

Heptameron

A collection of stories written by Marguerite de Navarre, set in the context of travelers seeking refuge in an abbey after a stormy journey through the Pyrenees.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

Considered the father of English literature, famous for his collection of stories, Canterbury Tales, which depicts a diverse group of pilgrims on a journey to Canterbury.

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Canterbury Tales

A collection of stories attributed to Geoffrey Chaucer, featuring a diverse group of pilgrims who tell stories during a journey to Canterbury.

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The Tabard Inn

The primary setting of the Canterbury Tales, where the pilgrims meet and begin their journey to Canterbury.

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The Clerk

A character in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales known for his love of books and learning, often seeking knowledge and wisdom.

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Dante Alighieri

The protagonist of the Divine Comedy, Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise represents a journey of spiritual awakening.

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Allegory

A literary device where characters, events, or objects symbolize deeper meanings or abstract concepts.

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Limbo

The first circle of Hell in Dante's Divine Comedy represents a state of unbaptized and virtuous pagans who live in a state of peaceful absence of God.

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Cerberus

The sin of gluttony, where those who indulged excessively in food and drink are punished.

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Wall of Dis

The river that separates the first five circles of Hell from the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth circles.

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Lucifer

The ruler of the ninth circle of Hell, where traitors are punished eternally.

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River of Lethe

The river of forgetfulness in Purgatory, where souls cleanse themselves of past sins.

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Arabian Nights

The collection of stories told by Scheherazade to postpone her execution, known for its exotic tales and rich cultural references.

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Leopard, Lion, She-Wolf

The three wild beasts representing lust, pride, and greed that Dante encounters on his journey to climb the mountain in "The Divine Comedy".

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Styx

The river of boiling mud in Dante's "Inferno", representing the punishment for those who committed sins of anger and rage.

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Cocytus

The frozen river in Dante's "Inferno", representing the punishment for those who committed the sin of betrayal.

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King Shahryar

The king in "1001 Nights" who marries and kills his wife every night because he fears betrayal.

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"Open Sesame"

The magic words used to open the cave in the story of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves".

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Naegling

Beowulf's sword, crafted by giants and known for its strength and sharpness, is said to be a symbol of power and courage.

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Heorot

The Danish mead hall, a place of feasting and merriment, where Grendel's attacks take place.

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Grendel

The Danish monster known for its ferocious strength and cannibalistic tendencies, who terrorizes Heorot and is ultimately defeated by Beowulf.

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Study Notes

Chaucer, Boccaccio, and Cervantes

  • Geoffrey Chaucer is considered the "Father of English Literature/English Poetry"
  • Giovanni Boccaccio is the "Father of Italian Prose" and author of The Decameron
  • Miguel de Cervantes is the author of Don Quixote

Don Quixote

  • Don Quixote promised Sancho Panza the governorship of an island
  • Sancho Panza's donkey was "Dapple"
  • Don Quixote saw windmills as giants
  • The antagonist in Don Quixote is called "Priston"
  • An innkeeper knighted Don Quixote
  • Sancho Panza symbolizes realism
  • Aldonza Lorenzo was the real name of Dulcinea del Toboso
  • Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote
  • Don Quixote's hobbies, before chivalry, included hunting
  • The ladies viewed Don Quixote as valiant, truthful, and courteous
  • Alonso Quixano and Antonia Quixana were related as niece
  • Don Quixote died from fever

The Decameron

  • Pampinea was the monarch on the first day of storytelling
  • The setting of The Decameron was the Black Death.
  • Lauretta is a talented composer among the storytellers
  • Fiametta's name means "small flame"
  • Neifile's name means "newly enamoured"
  • Dioneo is the storyteller of the story of Griselda
  • Gualtierri was the Marquis

Heptameron

  • Marguerite de Navarre died in 1549
  • The travelers in Heptameron settled in the Abbey of Our Lady of Serrance
  • The setting of Heptameron was the Pyrenees
  • Marguerite de Navarre was the parliament in real life

Canterbury Tales

  • Geoffrey Chaucer wrote Canterbury Tales

Divine Comedy

  • The Divine Comedy is an allegory and Christian epic of Italy
  • Gluttons are punished in hell for their love of food
  • Heretics are kept in a burning tomb
  • River Lethe is in purgatory, where souls are cleansed before entering heaven
  • The highest heaven is called the Empyrean
  • The narrowest circle in hell is Treachery
  • Mount Purgatory is divided into seven terraces
  • Cerberus guards the third circle of hell (Gluttony)
  • Charon is the boatman who carries the doomed in hell
  • Dante's journey began on Good Friday and ended Easter Sunday
  • Minos is the infernal judge

Arabian Nights

  • Scheherazade, King Shahryar's wife, was a storyteller
  • The mythical Roc was a master of the geneies
  • Aladdin grew up in China
  • King Shahryar's adviser was Jafar
  • Dunyazad was King Shahryar's younger sister
  • Giovanni Boccaccio was the father of Italian prose

Additional Notes

  • Special thanks: Thanks to specified individuals for their assistance (names)
  • Lucifer: The leader of the 9th circle of hell, with 3 heads (chewing traitors)
  • Beowulf: A Danish hero, known for fighting monsters
  • Roland: Charlemagne's nephew whose body was torn apart by four horses

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Explore the literary contributions of Geoffrey Chaucer, Giovanni Boccaccio, and Miguel de Cervantes in this quiz. Discover pivotal characters and themes from Don Quixote and The Decameron, and test your knowledge of these iconic works and their authors.

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