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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Giovanni Verga's Rosso Malpelo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's a bluff.
(b) He thinks it's fair.
(c) He thinks it's childish.
(d) He thinks it's too long.

2. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?
(a) His bad soul.
(b) The hot day he was born on.
(c) His temper.
(d) His mother's sins.

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

4. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) One year.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

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

3. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

5. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

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