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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 tell him to stop.
(b) They laugh at him.
(c) They beat Calandrino.
(d) They leave his house.

2. 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 he skipped work.
(d) Because she is hungry.

3. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?
(a) He is worried about his daughter.
(b) He wants his money back.
(c) He wants to know who Belfagor is.
(d) He wants him to marry is daughter.

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

5. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A chance to go to heaven.
(b) Money.
(c) A wife.
(d) Labor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?

2. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

3. During which century did Boccacio write?

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

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

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