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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. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?
(a) They beat Calandrino.
(b) They laugh at him.
(c) They tell him to stop.
(d) They leave his house.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?

3. What time of day do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest Calandrino look for the helitropia stone?

4. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?

5. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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