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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 Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?
(a) He is a priest.
(b) He is a writer.
(c) He is a banker.
(d) He is a soldier.

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

3. What time of day do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest Calandrino look for the helitropia stone?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) In the morning.
(c) In the evening.
(d) At night.

4. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" feel is wasted in the town?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Human emotions.
(c) Brain power.
(d) Natural resources.

5. How does Professor Gori feel about trying on frock-coats?
(a) It frustrates him.
(b) It pleases him.
(c) It upsets him.
(d) He thinks nothing of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?

2. How does Giacobbe react to the red lights in the sky?

3. When does the fabric on Professor Gori's frock-coat tear?

4. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?

5. How does the mayor of Pietrarsa first react to the people who resist the fountain?

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