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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. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He falls ill.
(b) He moves to a different town.
(c) He teases her.
(d) He cries.

2. Why do the Carrettas criticize Torranza?
(a) For his belief in the afterlife.
(b) For his writing skills.
(c) For his many wives.
(d) For his feeble mind.

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

4. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what is wrong with the town's democratic system?
(a) There isn't a leader.
(b) It stalls any progress trying to be made.
(c) It doesn't have term limits.
(d) There aren't enough people that vote.

5. Why is the rail line cut off on "Broken Toys"?
(a) Because of the war.
(b) Because no one uses it anymore.
(c) Because it was never completed.
(d) Because it was stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?

2. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?

3. Who offers to repair the tear in Professor Gori's frock-coat?

4. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?

5. What does the woman with the toys ask the stock man in "Broken Toys"?

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