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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 custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) Wave her hat on the street.
(b) Bow before saying goodbye.
(c) Greet him with a kiss.
(d) Dance at court.

2. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) The church.
(b) The center of town.
(c) The market.
(d) His house.

3. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) An unmarried man.
(b) Holy leaders.
(c) The Devil.
(d) Demons.

4. Where does Malpelo think is the most natural place for him to be?
(a) At home.
(b) In trees.
(c) In a castle.
(d) Underground.

5. What happens to Giacobbe at the end of "The Idolaters"?
(a) He is taken captive.
(b) He is killed.
(c) He rediscovers his religion.
(d) He returns home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

2. Why doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?

3. Why does the Marquis move in with the Countess?

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

5. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?

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