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

2. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?
(a) Onesta kicked him out.
(b) Onesta cheated on him.
(c) He is no longer in love with Onesta.
(d) He has run out of money.

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

4. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?
(a) He makes up with her.
(b) He decides to leave her.
(c) He is still angry at her.
(d) He ignores her.

5. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Cancelled his magic.
(b) Lied to him.
(c) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.
(d) Smacked him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?

2. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?

3. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

4. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

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

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