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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 causes Ranocchio to start coughing up blood?
(a) Malpelo hits him on the back.
(b) Malpelo shakes him.
(c) He swallows something sharp.
(d) He falls in the mines.

2. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?
(a) She is shocked.
(b) She wants to hear what they think first.
(c) She doesn't want anyone to know how she feels about him.
(d) She doesn't have anything to say.

3. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A priest.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A street vendor.

4. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?
(a) She wanted to be alone.
(b) She was trying to sleep.
(c) She thought it was Torranza.
(d) She wanted to go out to town.

5. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Paul.
(c) Rodrick.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

3. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

4. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?

5. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

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