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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 does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?
(a) Horns.
(b) Harps.
(c) Guitars.
(d) Drums.

2. What meetings are held in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" to try to resolve the problems with the fountain?
(a) Town hall meetings.
(b) Official mayor meetings.
(c) Court meetings.
(d) Council meetings.

3. How does Giacobbe react to the red lights in the sky?
(a) He says everyone needs to go to church.
(b) He says it's a warning about the town's finances.
(c) He says that the devil has risen.
(d) He says it a sign of the judgment day.

4. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?
(a) He wants Filiberto to agree to the help.
(b) He isn't getting enough doctors.
(c) He wants to get Madonna Zilia to come to France.
(d) He thinks doctors are just trying to get money.

5. How does Giacobbe get inside the church in Mascalico?
(a) He uses a side door.
(b) He breaks down the front door.
(c) He uses a key.
(d) He climbs through a window.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nunzia try to raise her social status?

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

3. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?

4. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?

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

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