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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gabriele d'Annunzio's the Idolaters.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because he is going back to Hell.
(b) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.
(c) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.
(d) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.

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

4. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) They will be beheaded.
(b) They will be exiled.
(c) They will be forced to try again.
(d) They will be charged.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Giacobbe get inside the church in Mascalico?

2. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?

3. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

4. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?

5. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?

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