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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bistino initially upset when the Marquis moves in?
(a) Because the Marquis slept late every day.
(b) Because the Marquis doesn't treat him like a servant.
(c) Because the Marquis has grown angry.
(d) Because the Marquis treats him like a servant.

2. When is a new express train line built in "Broken Toys"?
(a) In 1960.
(b) After Italy is liberated.
(c) When Germany lends Italy money.
(d) Once the old line is sold.

3. What do the people gathered around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house do?
(a) Cheer him on.
(b) Charge his house.
(c) Try to get a signature.
(d) Threaten him.

4. How is Bistino related to the Marquis?
(a) He used to work for him.
(b) They used to work together.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) The Marquis owes him money.

5. Why doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?
(a) He hears the voice of God.
(b) His group abandons him.
(c) An elderly Mascalico woman talks to him.
(d) Mascalico residents stop him.

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

7. In "The Idolaters," what are the red lights in the sky?
(a) No one knows.
(b) The northern lights.
(c) Something from space.
(d) Another town's warning signal.

8. Why is the rail line cut off on "Broken Toys"?
(a) Because of the war.
(b) Because it was stolen.
(c) Because it was never completed.
(d) Because no one uses it anymore.

9. Why does Professor Gori find the groom's brother when he hears the wedding has been canceled?
(a) He wants to know how to console the bride.
(b) He wants to take them out to lunch.
(c) He wants to know when the wedding with take place.
(d) He wants to know the groom's name.

10. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?
(a) He knows the people won't change their minds.
(b) The engineer talks the mayor into it.
(c) He gets paid to have the fountain moved.
(d) He lets them vote on it.

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

12. Why are people arguing on the train in "Broken Toys"?
(a) They are arguing about the service.
(b) They are arguing over the cost of tickets.
(c) They are arguing over seats.
(d) They are arguing about the noise.

13. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?
(a) He rips off his sleeve.
(b) He jumps up and down.
(c) He yells at them.
(d) He runs away.

14. What happens to Giacobbe at the end of "The Idolaters"?
(a) He is killed.
(b) He rediscovers his religion.
(c) He is taken captive.
(d) He returns home.

15. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?
(a) He changes the time frame to two years.
(b) He thinks he is a fool.
(c) He refuses to take the bet.
(d) He is worried he is right.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what is wrong with the town's democratic system?

3. Why does Pallura bring candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

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

5. How does Professor Gori feel about trying on frock-coats?

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