Passage from Federigo’s Falcon by Giovanni Boccaccio:

"Monna Giovanna, seeing his great love for her, felt pity for him. She realized that he had nothing left to offer her, and that his sacrifice of the falcon was a gesture of true devotion, but she could not bring herself to love him as he desired."

What can be inferred from Monna Giovanna's reaction to Federigo's sacrifice of the falcon?

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Monna Giovanna is indifferent to Federigo’s feelings, and she sees no value in his sacrifice.
Monna Giovanna is moved by Federigo's gesture, but she cannot return his love, despite understanding the depth of his devotion.
Monna Giovanna feels resentment toward Federigo for sacrificing his falcon and wishes he had done something more practical.
Monna Giovanna decides to marry Federigo out of pity for his loss and to ease his suffering.

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The correct inference from Monna Giovanna's reaction to Federigo's sacrifice of the falcon is:

Monna Giovanna is moved by Federigo's gesture, but she cannot return his love, despite understanding the depth of his devotion.

This interpretation aligns with the passage, which highlights her pity for him and recognition of his sacrifice while also noting her inability to reciprocate his feelings.