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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 long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two years.

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

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

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

5. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) Dance at court.
(b) Wave her hat on the street.
(c) Greet him with a kiss.
(d) Bow before saying goodbye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest Calandrino look for the helitropia stone?

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

3. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

4. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

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

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