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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 the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He has him kidnapped.
(b) He shows up at his house.
(c) He uses the law.
(d) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.

2. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.
(b) He gives her gifts.
(c) He says he will pay her.
(d) He begs her.

3. Why can't Belfagor leave town?
(a) His creditors are after him.
(b) Onesta's father finds him.
(c) He decides he doesn't want to leave.
(d) The other devils make him stay.

4. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?
(a) The meadow.
(b) The cliffs.
(c) The town.
(d) The ravine.

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. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

2. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?

3. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?

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

5. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?

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