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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. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?
(a) They signed a contract with him.
(b) Out of respect for his father.
(c) Because he is a hard worker.
(d) His mother begged them.

2. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?
(a) He has run out of money.
(b) Onesta kicked him out.
(c) Onesta cheated on him.
(d) He is no longer in love with Onesta.

3. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?
(a) To help the king build a new castle.
(b) To help the king find a wife.
(c) To help the king win a war.
(d) To help the king write a book.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?

3. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

4. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?

5. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?

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