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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gabriele d'Annunzio's the Idolaters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A wife.
(b) Money.
(c) A chance to go to heaven.
(d) Labor.

2. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?
(a) Fights back.
(b) Stays silent.
(c) Asks to go to town.
(d) Goes to her room.

3. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(b) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(c) The first daughter was too smart.
(d) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.

4. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Money.
(c) Nature.
(d) Fame.

5. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?
(a) He is a soldier.
(b) He is a writer.
(c) He is a priest.
(d) He is a banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?

2. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?

3. What do the townspeople take with them when they go to Mascalico with Pallura?

4. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?

5. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?

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