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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 is Belfagor given before he goes to earth in the form of a man?
(a) Clothes.
(b) Good wishes.
(c) Clear directions.
(d) Money.

2. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Fifty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Seventy-five.
(d) Twenty-five.

3. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?
(a) His charm.
(b) His money.
(c) His good looks.
(d) His education.

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?
(a) Because he overreacts.
(b) Because he's hard to trick.
(c) Because he is easy to fool.
(d) Because he does the same to them.

5. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?
(a) Those were his directions.
(b) He is trying to trick her.
(c) She has power over him.
(d) He fears she'll find out the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

2. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

3. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?

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

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

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