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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) His house.
(b) The church.
(c) The market.
(d) The center of town.

2. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

3. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?
(a) A priest.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A doctor.

4. Who tells Bianca that Torrazna has died?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Professor Farsatti.
(d) Dalla Carretta.

5. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?
(a) He wants to talk about it.
(b) It makes him cry, also.
(c) He doesn't understand it.
(d) It scares him.

6. How much older is Hermes Torranza than Bianca?
(a) 5 years.
(b) They are the same age.
(c) Over 20 years.
(d) About 10 years.

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

8. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.
(b) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.
(c) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.
(d) He says it won't work.

9. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?
(a) His charm.
(b) His money.
(c) His good looks.
(d) His education.

10. Where does Malpelo think is the most natural place for him to be?
(a) In a castle.
(b) In trees.
(c) At home.
(d) Underground.

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

12. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?
(a) His bag.
(b) His pants.
(c) His shoe.
(d) A note.

13. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?
(a) The meadow.
(b) The town.
(c) The cliffs.
(d) The ravine.

14. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's childish.
(b) He thinks it's fair.
(c) He thinks it's a bluff.
(d) He thinks it's too long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?

2. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?

3. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

4. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

5. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?

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