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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. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

2. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Demons.
(c) An unmarried man.
(d) Holy leaders.

3. What does Calandrino do for a living?
(a) Sculpts.
(b) Paints.
(c) Writes.
(d) Sings.

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

5. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?
(a) He says he knows his boss.
(b) He says a prayer.
(c) He says he lost all the money.
(d) He says his wife is coming.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

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

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

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