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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. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?
(a) Under his house.
(b) Inside a trash can.
(c) In a pile of manure.
(d) Behind a rock.

2. How does Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?
(a) He has never been there.
(b) He has no opinion about it.
(c) He enjoys it.
(d) He dislikes it.

3. In "The Idolaters," what are the red lights in the sky?
(a) Another town's warning signal.
(b) The northern lights.
(c) Something from space.
(d) No one knows.

4. Why does Pallura bring candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?
(a) He is a wax dealer.
(b) Candles could help stop the red lights.
(c) The church is out of candles.
(d) He developed a new type of wax.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?

2. How does Giacobbe want the people of Mascalico to feel after his visit to their church?

3. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

4. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?

5. Where is Professor Farsatti from?

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