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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Luigi Pirandello's the Tight Frock-Coat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Professor Gori think he missed Cesara Reis's wedding?
(a) He saw her getting into a car.
(b) All the people are standing outside.
(c) He was late trying to fix his coat.
(d) He doesn't know what time it starts.

2. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?
(a) 5,000 francs.
(b) 20,000 francs.
(c) 15,000 francs.
(d) 10,000 francs.

3. What causes Ranocchio to start coughing up blood?
(a) He falls in the mines.
(b) He swallows something sharp.
(c) Malpelo hits him on the back.
(d) Malpelo shakes him.

4. Who offers to repair the tear in Professor Gori's frock-coat?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His housemaid.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) The clerk.

5. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Lied to him.
(b) Smacked him.
(c) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.
(d) Cancelled his magic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do some people in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" want the fountain moved?

2. Why does Pallura bring candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

3. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

4. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

5. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?

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