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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 the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He uses the law.
(b) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.
(c) He shows up at his house.
(d) He has him kidnapped.

2. 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.

3. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?
(a) That he has to hide his money.
(b) That he has to be a fighter.
(c) That he has to work the hardest.
(d) That he has to be fast.

4. 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 didn't even want to visit him.
(d) That she can't stay long.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?

5. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

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