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

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

3. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?
(a) Red.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

4. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) They will be beheaded.
(b) They will be forced to try again.
(c) They will be charged.
(d) They will be exiled.

5. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He moves to a different town.
(b) He falls ill.
(c) He teases her.
(d) He cries.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. During which century did Boccacio write?

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

5. What is Belfagor given before he goes to earth in the form of a man?

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