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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Corrado Alvaro's Broken Toys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They clap and cheer.
(c) They are outraged.
(d) They don't believe him.

2. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) The Devil.
(b) An unmarried man.
(c) Demons.
(d) Holy leaders.

3. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?
(a) He calls for the boss.
(b) He accuses Malpelo too.
(c) He ignores the whole scene.
(d) He defends Malpelo.

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

5. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?
(a) That she is moving out of town.
(b) That she does not love him.
(c) That she can't stay long.
(d) That she didn't even want to visit him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?

2. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?

3. How does Professor Gori feel about trying on frock-coats?

4. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?

5. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?

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