What do you think is the significance in mentioning Francine's measurements in Chapter 15. Patty Keene's measurements are also mentioned. Does it shed light on Francine’s relationship with Dwayne?

citizens are given 25 years of life to prove their worth to society; if they fail to do great things

boccaccio employs the voice of his narrator dioneo to represent his ideas on the tension between masculinity and femininity.  while dioneo excites the members of the brigata and recognizes women for their unique skills and independent ideas, he concludes the decameron with a story reminiscent of the society from which these young aristocrats escaped, revealing misogynistic overtones.  dioneo boccaccio is able to explore the gender disparity which is inherent in 14th century florentine society.

the answer is b. the tomb is underground and dark, and its opening is covered by a heavy grate.