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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. From what does Pietrarsa suffer while waiting for the fountain to be built?
(a) Drought.
(b) Disease.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Frost.

2. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?
(a) Paradise.
(b) Another world.
(c) Nothingness.
(d) Destiny.

3. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?
(a) Rodrick.
(b) Paul.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Michael.

4. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He cries.
(b) He falls ill.
(c) He moves to a different town.
(d) He teases her.

5. What do the people gathered around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house do?
(a) Charge his house.
(b) Try to get a signature.
(c) Threaten him.
(d) Cheer him on.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?

2. How does Bistino remember the Marquis treating him in the past?

3. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?

4. Why doesn't Professor Gori get his frock-coat repaired when it tears?

5. Why is Bistino initially upset when the Marquis moves in?

(see the answer key)

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