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Quiz: Gabriele d'Annunzio's the Idolaters

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

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

2. What does Giacobbe suggest happened to Pallura's candles?
a) They melted.
b) They were stolen.
c) He sold them to someone else.
d) There never were any candles.

3. Why do the townspeople rush to greet Pallura?
a) He always brings gifts for the children.
b) They think he has news about the lights.
c) They want his candle wax.
d) He is the richest person in town.

4. How does Giacobbe react to the red lights in the sky?
a) He says it a sign of the judgment day. (read more)