The Book of the City of Ladies Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Book of the City of Ladies? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. According to one of Christine's stories, who was the lover of Pyramus?


Thisbe
Amelia
Lorde
Artemis
Q. Which Roman general joined a pack of barbarians to attack Rome, only to be convinced to stop at the last second by his own mother?


Brutus
Prospero
Galda
Coriolanus
Q. How did the Roman woman save her mother from starving to death in prison?


She snuck pies into her cell
She breastfed her
She killed the guards and helped her escape
She fed her like a momma bird (like, you know)
Q. Which magical lady helps building the roofs in the City of Ladies?


Justice
Rectitude
Constancy
Reason
Q. Apart from being smart, Aristotle was apparently


Strong
Handsome
Ugly
Rude