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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. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) The center of town.
(b) The market.
(c) The church.
(d) His house.

2. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?
(a) He is worried he is right.
(b) He refuses to take the bet.
(c) He thinks he is a fool.
(d) He changes the time frame to two years.

3. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?
(a) She likes him as a friend.
(b) She likes him more than a friend.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She does not like him at all.

4. When does the fabric on Professor Gori's frock-coat tear?
(a) Before he purchases it.
(b) A week after he purchases it.
(c) The day before he returns to work.
(d) As soon as the clerk leaves his house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?

2. How does Mr. Migri propose to Cesara Reis?

3. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?

4. Why does Professor Gori find the groom's brother when he hears the wedding has been canceled?

5. How does Mr. Migri's mother feel about the wedding being postponed?

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