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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Matteo Bandello's Madonna Zilia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Belfagor leave town?
(a) The other devils make him stay.
(b) He decides he doesn't want to leave.
(c) Onesta's father finds him.
(d) His creditors are after him.

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

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

4. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Seventy-five.
(b) Fifty.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Twenty-five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

2. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?

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

4. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

5. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?

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