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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. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?
(a) A mine accident.
(b) A water accident.
(c) A fire.
(d) A fight.

2. In "The Idolaters," how do people know that Pallura has arrived?
(a) They can see him driving his wagon in the distance.
(b) The town crier announces it.
(c) They hear him singing.
(d) They hear the bells on his wagon.

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

4. What does the woman with the toys ask the stock man in "Broken Toys"?
(a) Questions about children.
(b) Questions about his personal life.
(c) Questions about geography.
(d) Questions about school.

5. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A wife.
(b) A chance to go to heaven.
(c) Money.
(d) Labor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?

3. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?

4. What does Calandrino do for a living?

5. When does the stocky man in "Broken Toys" say he moved?

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