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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Matteo Bandello's Madonna Zilia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because he is late.
(b) Because he skipped work.
(c) Because she is hungry.
(d) Because he has rocks with him.

2. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) Greet him with a kiss.
(b) Bow before saying goodbye.
(c) Dance at court.
(d) Wave her hat on the street.

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

4. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 14th.
(b) The 15th.
(c) The 16th.
(d) The 17th.

5. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?
(a) To help the king build a new castle.
(b) To help the king write a book.
(c) To help the king find a wife.
(d) To help the king win a war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?

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

3. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

4. What is Belfagor given before he goes to earth in the form of a man?

5. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

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