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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. According to Nunzia, how did the Marquis lose his money?
(a) His wife spent it all.
(b) He did it himself.
(c) He was robbed.
(d) His parents took it back.

2. When is a new express train line built in "Broken Toys"?
(a) In 1960.
(b) After Italy is liberated.
(c) Once the old line is sold.
(d) When Germany lends Italy money.

3. In "The Idolaters," how do people know that Pallura has arrived?
(a) The town crier announces it.
(b) They can see him driving his wagon in the distance.
(c) They hear him singing.
(d) They hear the bells on his wagon.

4. In "Broken Toys," how does the stocky man feel about the woman with the questions about toys?
(a) He thinks she is boring.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful.
(c) He thinks she is nosy.
(d) He thinks she is ignorant.

5. How does the mayor of Pietrarsa first react to the people who resist the fountain?
(a) He has them arrested.
(b) He immediately gives in to them.
(c) He tries to convince them he is right.
(d) He ignores them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

2. How is Bistino related to the Marquis?

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

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

5. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?

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