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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Giovanni Verga's Rosso Malpelo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Belfagor leave town?
(a) He decides he doesn't want to leave.
(b) The other devils make him stay.
(c) Onesta's father finds him.
(d) His creditors are after him.

2. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because they are friends.
(b) Because Filiberto paid him.
(c) Because he owes Filiberto.
(d) Because his priest made him.

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?
(a) Because he is easy to fool.
(b) Because he overreacts.
(c) Because he does the same to them.
(d) Because he's hard to trick.

4. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She is embarrassed by him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She is afraid for him.
(d) She loves him.

5. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Lied to him.
(b) Smacked him.
(c) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.
(d) Cancelled his magic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

2. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

3. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?

4. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

5. What does Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?

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