Italian Stories = Novelle Italiane Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Robert A. Hall, Jr.
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Italian Stories = Novelle Italiane Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Robert A. Hall, Jr.
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She ignores him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She is afraid for him.
(d) She is embarrassed by him.

3. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?
(a) A day to have lunch together.
(b) Her hand in marriage.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A hug.

4. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?
(a) She should get her husband help.
(b) She should reconcile with her husband.
(c) She should ignore her husband politely.
(d) She should leave her husband.

5. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?
(a) They break windows.
(b) They hit Calandrino.
(c) They land in the water.
(d) They land on them.

6. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?
(a) He falls in love with her again.
(b) He does not trust her.
(c) He is happy to know she cares about him.
(d) He is angry when he sees her.

7. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?
(a) Those were his directions.
(b) She has power over him.
(c) He is trying to trick her.
(d) He fears she'll find out the truth.

8. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He has him kidnapped.
(b) He shows up at his house.
(c) He uses the law.
(d) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.

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

10. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?
(a) Because he is a hard worker.
(b) Out of respect for his father.
(c) His mother begged them.
(d) They signed a contract with him.

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

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

13. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He mocks them.
(b) He envies them.
(c) He is curious about them.
(d) He hates them.

14. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?
(a) Black.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

15. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?
(a) He doesn't want to lose his job.
(b) He always stands up to a challenge.
(c) He feels he doesn't have a family.
(d) He gets paid more money to do them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

2. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?

3. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

4. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

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

(see the answer keys)

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