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

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

3. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He has him kidnapped.
(b) He uses the law.
(c) He shows up at his house.
(d) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.

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

5. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?
(a) 5,000 francs.
(b) 20,000 francs.
(c) 15,000 francs.
(d) 10,000 francs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

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

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

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

5. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?

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