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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aldo Palazzeschi's Bistino and the Marquis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the mayor of Pietrarsa first react to the people who resist the fountain?
(a) He tries to convince them he is right.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) He has them arrested.
(d) He immediately gives in to them.

2. How does Nunzia describe the Marquis?
(a) A wicked fool.
(b) An absurd poet.
(c) An immoral slob.
(d) A rich idiot.

3. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what happens while the fountain's construction is halted?
(a) The construction workers lose their jobs.
(b) The people begin to think the city is ugly.
(c) They lose funding from the government.
(d) They lose water from the river.

4. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) She hears he is still keeping his oath.
(b) She travels there accidentally.
(c) The king of France invites her.
(d) Filiberto offers her money.

5. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?
(a) 10,000 francs.
(b) 20,000 francs.
(c) 5,000 francs.
(d) 15,000 francs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Bistino initially upset when the Marquis moves in?

2. Why do some people in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" want the fountain moved?

3. How does Nunzia describe the Countess?

4. What happens every time a plan is made for the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?

5. Where does the Marquis live?

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