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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Giovanni Verga's Rosso Malpelo.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's childish.
(b) He thinks it's fair.
(c) He thinks it's a bluff.
(d) He thinks it's too long.

3. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Seventy-five.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Fifty.

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

5. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?
(a) Horns.
(b) Drums.
(c) Guitars.
(d) Harps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?

2. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?

3. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?

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

5. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?

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