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

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

3. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?
(a) He is a priest.
(b) He is a soldier.
(c) He is a writer.
(d) He is a banker.

4. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) Holy leaders.
(b) Demons.
(c) The Devil.
(d) An unmarried man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people think of Monsignor Filiberto's silence?

2. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

3. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?

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

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

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