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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. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because they are friends.
(b) Because he owes Filiberto.
(c) Because his priest made him.
(d) Because Filiberto paid him.

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

3. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) Bow before saying goodbye.
(b) Wave her hat on the street.
(c) Dance at court.
(d) Greet him with a kiss.

4. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) So he can get some of his money back.
(b) So Gianmatteo can control her.
(c) So he can get revenge.
(d) Because he is bored.

5. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?
(a) They tell him to stop.
(b) They leave his house.
(c) They laugh at him.
(d) They beat Calandrino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

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

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

5. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

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