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Homework

English II 
Your in-class assignment (required for non-honors) is to READ “Federigo’s Falcon” (172 in your book) and to answer the following questions, citing examples from the book:

  1. Trace the chain of events in the story, making a plotline of at least five significant details
  2. Give a characterization of Federigo - think about his character’s development from beginning to end.
  3. Give a characterization of Monna Giovanna - again considering the development of her character or your impression of her.
  4. Do you think Federigo acts nobly or foolishly? Explain your answer.
  5. Does Monna Giovanna act selfishly or honorably? Do you agree with her actions? Explain your response.
  6. What do you think is the most important theme or message in this story?
  7. What do think of Federigo’s attitude towards money?
  8. How does this story demonstrate the concept of “courtly love” or of chivalry, in general?

After answering the questions, then define each vocabulary word and do the assignment on page 178.

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