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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alberto Moravia's Competition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?
(a) She wanted to be alone.
(b) She wanted to go out to town.
(c) She thought it was Torranza.
(d) She was trying to sleep.

2. How does Giacobbe want the people of Mascalico to feel after his visit to their church?
(a) Horrified.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Happy.
(d) Humbled.

3. What does Calandrino do for a living?
(a) Paints.
(b) Sculpts.
(c) Writes.
(d) Sings.

4. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because he owes Filiberto.
(b) Because Filiberto paid him.
(c) Because his priest made him.
(d) Because they are friends.

5. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?
(a) Because he insults her.
(b) Because he beats people.
(c) Because people gossip about him.
(d) Because he works a poor job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?

2. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

3. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" bet the engineer?

4. Why does Professor Gori decide to "stand up for" Cesara Reis after her wedding is postponed?

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

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