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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 Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?
(a) Because she wants to control him.
(b) Because she is bored.
(c) Because she thinks he won't do it.
(d) Because she knows he will do it.

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

3. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?
(a) In a pile of manure.
(b) Under his house.
(c) Inside a trash can.
(d) Behind a rock.

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

5. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?
(a) He wants to get Madonna Zilia to come to France.
(b) He wants Filiberto to agree to the help.
(c) He isn't getting enough doctors.
(d) He thinks doctors are just trying to get money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?

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

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

4. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?

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

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