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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 do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?
(a) Because he's hard to trick.
(b) Because he overreacts.
(c) Because he is easy to fool.
(d) Because he does the same to them.

2. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.
(b) The first daughter was too smart.
(c) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(d) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.

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

4. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?
(a) He decides to leave her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He makes up with her.
(d) He is still angry at her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

2. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

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

4. What causes Ranocchio to start coughing up blood?

5. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?

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