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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. What does Hermes Torranza write in letters to Bianca?
(a) He plans her future.
(b) He sends her recipes.
(c) He gives her advice.
(d) He suggests books for her to read.

2. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The Germans.
(c) The French.
(d) The English.

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

4. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(b) The first daughter was too smart.
(c) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(d) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.

5. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He is curious about them.
(b) He mocks them.
(c) He hates them.
(d) He envies them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?

2. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

3. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?

4. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

5. In what genre did Fogazzaro write first?

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