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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 is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?
(a) Because people gossip about him.
(b) Because he insults her.
(c) Because he beats people.
(d) Because he works a poor job.

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

3. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?
(a) That she is moving out of town.
(b) That she can't stay long.
(c) That she does not love him.
(d) That she didn't even want to visit him.

4. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He mocks them.
(b) He is curious about them.
(c) He hates them.
(d) He envies them.

5. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A fabric store.
(c) A bank.
(d) A farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?

2. What time of day do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest Calandrino look for the helitropia stone?

3. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?

4. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?

5. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?

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