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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. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?
(a) Outside the mayor's house.
(b) In the town center.
(c) By the rich people.
(d) On the east side of town.

2. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?
(a) Because he owes him money.
(b) Because he kissed his wife.
(c) Because he hates him.
(d) Because he is embarrassed.

3. What meetings are held in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" to try to resolve the problems with the fountain?
(a) Town hall meetings.
(b) Official mayor meetings.
(c) Council meetings.
(d) Court meetings.

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

5. Where does the Marquis live?
(a) In a country manor.
(b) On a farm.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In a mansion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?

3. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?

4. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

5. What was the goal of literary "Futurists"?

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