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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 does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?
(a) He isn't getting enough doctors.
(b) He wants to get Madonna Zilia to come to France.
(c) He wants Filiberto to agree to the help.
(d) He thinks doctors are just trying to get money.

2. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He falls ill.
(b) He teases her.
(c) He cries.
(d) He moves to a different town.

3. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?
(a) They land on them.
(b) They land in the water.
(c) They hit Calandrino.
(d) They break windows.

4. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.
(b) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.
(c) Because he is going back to Hell.
(d) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.

5. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?
(a) He tells Ranocchio to find a new job.
(b) He tells Ranocchio his father's stories.
(c) He tells Ranocchio to always be careful.
(d) He tells Ranocchio nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?

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

3. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

4. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?

5. What causes Ranocchio to start coughing up blood?

(see the answer key)

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