Quiz for Document 11-1: Giovanni Boccaccio, The Decameron: The Plague Hits Florence (ca. 1350)

Choose the best answer to each question.

  1. Question 11.1

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    According to Boccaccio, which of the following statements best describes the response of the people of Florence to the plague?
  2. Question 11.2

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    What possible explanations did Boccaccio offer regarding the plague that struck Florence?
  3. Question 11.3

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    According to Boccaccio, where did the plague originate?