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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 does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His charm.
(c) His education.
(d) His money.

2. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) Because he is bored.
(b) So he can get some of his money back.
(c) So Gianmatteo can control her.
(d) So he can get revenge.

3. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He says he will pay her.
(b) He gives her gifts.
(c) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.
(d) He begs her.

4. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) She hears he is still keeping his oath.
(b) Filiberto offers her money.
(c) She travels there accidentally.
(d) The king of France invites her.

5. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?
(a) That she does not love him.
(b) That she didn't even want to visit him.
(c) That she can't stay long.
(d) That she is moving out of town.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

2. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?

3. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?

4. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

5. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?

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