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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 Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) So he can get revenge.
(b) So Gianmatteo can control her.
(c) So he can get some of his money back.
(d) Because he is bored.

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

3. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?
(a) Because she thinks he won't do it.
(b) Because she wants to control him.
(c) Because she is bored.
(d) Because she knows he will do it.

4. What do people think of Monsignor Filiberto's silence?
(a) They think he is stupid for agreeing to it.
(b) They think it is a physical sickness.
(c) They think he has lost his mind.
(d) They don't even notice.

5. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?
(a) Harps.
(b) Horns.
(c) Guitars.
(d) Drums.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

2. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

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

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