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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. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?
(a) She wanted to go out to town.
(b) She thought it was Torranza.
(c) She wanted to be alone.
(d) She was trying to sleep.

2. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?
(a) He tells Ranocchio to find a new job.
(b) He tells Ranocchio his father's stories.
(c) He tells Ranocchio nothing.
(d) He tells Ranocchio to always be careful.

3. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?
(a) He yells at them.
(b) He rips off his sleeve.
(c) He jumps up and down.
(d) He runs away.

4. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A wife.
(b) A chance to go to heaven.
(c) Labor.
(d) Money.

5. Why doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?
(a) He hears the voice of God.
(b) His group abandons him.
(c) Mascalico residents stop him.
(d) An elderly Mascalico woman talks to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

2. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

3. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

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

5. Who tells Bianca that Torrazna has died?

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