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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aldo Palazzeschi's Bistino and the Marquis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gathers around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Townspeople.
(d) Women.

2. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" bet the engineer?
(a) That in a year the fountain won't be designed.
(b) That in a year the fountain won't be installed.
(c) That in a year the fountain will be ripped out.
(d) That in a year the engineer will lose his job.

3. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's fair.
(b) He thinks it's too long.
(c) He thinks it's a bluff.
(d) He thinks it's childish.

4. Why does Mr. Migri leave town after the wedding is postponed?
(a) For business.
(b) For vacation.
(c) He doesn't want to get married anymore.
(d) Cesara Reis tells him to go.

5. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) A priest.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?

2. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what is wrong with the town's democratic system?

3. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?

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

5. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

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