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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aldo Palazzeschi's Bistino and the Marquis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He says he will pay her.
(b) He gives her gifts.
(c) He begs her.
(d) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.

2. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) The king of France invites her.
(b) She travels there accidentally.
(c) She hears he is still keeping his oath.
(d) Filiberto offers her money.

3. What happens every time a plan is made for the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?
(a) There is no one to do the work.
(b) The mayor turns it down.
(c) A group of people challenge it.
(d) The engineer says it is impossible.

4. What was the goal of literary "Futurists"?
(a) To write about the future.
(b) To create a new type of literature.
(c) To discuss the past.
(d) To start over new.

5. How does Bistino remember the Marquis treating him in the past?
(a) Timidly.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Harshly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?

2. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" feel is wasted in the town?

3. From what does Pietrarsa suffer while waiting for the fountain to be built?

4. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

5. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?

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