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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) Clear directions.
(b) Money.
(c) Good wishes.
(d) Clothes.

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

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

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?
(a) They want to find one before then.
(b) It's a lucky holiday.
(c) They have the day off of work.
(d) No one else will be around.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

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

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

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

5. What does Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?

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