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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 stocky man in "Broken Toys" describe the other people on the train?
(a) Angry.
(b) Rich.
(c) Simple.
(d) Beautiful.

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

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

4. What do the townspeople take with them when they go to Mascalico with Pallura?
(a) Their old candles.
(b) Large sticks.
(c) The priest.
(d) The San Pantaleone statue.

5. How does Nunzia describe the Countess?
(a) As a boring woman.
(b) As a nagging woman.
(c) As a hateful woman.
(d) As a wonderful woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gianmatteo own?

2. During which century did Boccacio write?

3. When the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" meets the engineer, what work has been done to the fountain?

4. Why is Bistino initially upset when the Marquis moves in?

5. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

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