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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 Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?
(a) What type of magic they do.
(b) Who owns the most magic rocks.
(c) What they look like.
(d) Where he can find them.

2. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) White.

3. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) A bank.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A farm.
(d) A fabric store.

4. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says it won't work.
(b) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.
(c) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.
(d) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?

3. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?

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

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

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