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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 Hermes Torranza do for a living?
(a) Build sculptures.
(b) Paint pictures.
(c) Write poetry.
(d) Compose music.

2. Who tells Bianca that Torrazna has died?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her husband.
(c) Dalla Carretta.
(d) Professor Farsatti.

3. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.
(b) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.
(c) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.
(d) He says it won't work.

4. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She is afraid for him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She is embarrassed by him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?

2. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?

3. When is a new express train line built in "Broken Toys"?

4. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?

5. What is Cesara Reis doing when Professor Gori goes into her apartment?

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