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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Antonio Fogazzaro's An Idea of Hermes Torranza.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?
(a) She doesn't want anyone to know how she feels about him.
(b) She doesn't have anything to say.
(c) She wants to hear what they think first.
(d) She is shocked.

2. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?
(a) He doesn't understand it.
(b) It makes him cry, also.
(c) He wants to talk about it.
(d) It scares him.

3. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?
(a) They tell him to stop.
(b) They leave his house.
(c) They beat Calandrino.
(d) They laugh at him.

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?
(a) That he has to work the hardest.
(b) That he has to hide his money.
(c) That he has to be a fighter.
(d) That he has to be fast.

5. Where is Professor Farsatti from?
(a) Florence.
(b) Mount San Dona.
(c) Emilio.
(d) Padua.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people think of Monsignor Filiberto's silence?

2. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?

3. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

4. How does Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?

5. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?

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