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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. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 16th.
(b) The 15th.
(c) The 17th.
(d) The 14th.

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

3. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because he is late.
(b) Because he has rocks with him.
(c) Because she is hungry.
(d) Because he skipped work.

4. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(b) The first daughter was too smart.
(c) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.
(d) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.

5. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?
(a) They are bored.
(b) They are trying to see who can throw the highest.
(c) They are pretending to be angry.
(d) They want to see who they hit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?

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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