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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Niccolo Machiavelli's Belfagor: Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) So Gianmatteo can control her.
(b) Because he is bored.
(c) So he can get some of his money back.
(d) So he can get revenge.

2. What does Calandrino do for a living?
(a) Paints.
(b) Writes.
(c) Sings.
(d) Sculpts.

3. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He uses the law.
(b) He shows up at his house.
(c) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.
(d) He has him kidnapped.

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

5. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?
(a) Makes them invisible.
(b) Makes them sleepy.
(c) Makes them taller.
(d) Makes them able to fly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?

2. What does Gianmatteo own?

3. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

4. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

5. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

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