Federigo’s Falcon
Please read Federigo’s Falcon on page 784 in the text book. You are looking for plot devices and irony. You must EXPLAIN all your answers. Using one word to answer the question will
NOT be accepted. 2 points each.
1.
At the beginning of the story, how does Federigo try to win Monna Giovanna’s love?
2.
What is the result of Federigo’s attempts to win her love?
3.
What is Monna’s situation in life?
4.
Explain what request Monna Giovanna’s son makes:
5.
How does Federigo react when he hears that Monna wants to dine with him? (don’t say happy, explain this).
6.
How could Monna have handled this situation better?
7.
When Federigo hears about the real reason for Monna’s visit, why does he weep?
8.
What are the two sad events that result from Federigo’s actions?

9.
Why wasn’t Monna up front with what she wanted from Federigo?
10.
What conflicts does Monna face in the story? List 3.
11.
Provide three (3) examples of irony from the story:
12.
What could the theme of the story be (again, this is NOT a one word answer).
13.
What is your opinion of Federigo – please back this up using examples from the story.
14.
What is your opinion of Monna – please back this up using examples from the story.

15.
Please write three tweets that may have come from Federigo regarding his life as it changes in the story. (6 points)
16.
What would a modern day example be that mirrors or is similar to the “love” story in Federigo? You can use an example from real life or make up an example. (5 points) This needs to be at least a paragraph long.