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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. What do people think of Monsignor Filiberto's silence?
(a) They think he is stupid for agreeing to it.
(b) They don't even notice.
(c) They think he has lost his mind.
(d) They think it is a physical sickness.

2. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He is curious about them.
(b) He envies them.
(c) He mocks them.
(d) He hates them.

3. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?
(a) He gets paid more money to do them.
(b) He always stands up to a challenge.
(c) He feels he doesn't have a family.
(d) He doesn't want to lose his job.

4. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.
(b) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.
(c) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.
(d) Because he is going back to Hell.

5. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?
(a) He says he knows his boss.
(b) He says he lost all the money.
(c) He says a prayer.
(d) He says his wife is coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

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

3. During which century did Boccacio write?

4. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

5. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?

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