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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Corrado Alvaro's Broken Toys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?
(a) He is worried he is right.
(b) He refuses to take the bet.
(c) He changes the time frame to two years.
(d) He thinks he is a fool.

2. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?
(a) He knows the people won't change their minds.
(b) He gets paid to have the fountain moved.
(c) He lets them vote on it.
(d) The engineer talks the mayor into it.

3. How does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" treat the engineer of Pietrarsa?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He insults him.
(c) He teases him.
(d) He praises him.

4. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.
(b) He says it won't work.
(c) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.
(d) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?

2. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?

3. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

4. When does the fabric on Professor Gori's frock-coat tear?

5. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?

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