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

2. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?
(a) Paul.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Michael.
(d) Rodrick.

3. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.
(b) Because he is going back to Hell.
(c) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.
(d) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.

4. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Smacked him.
(b) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.
(c) Cancelled his magic.
(d) Lied to him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?

2. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

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

4. During which century did Boccacio write?

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

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