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

2. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?
(a) They land on them.
(b) They hit Calandrino.
(c) They break windows.
(d) They land in the water.

3. What does Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?
(a) Who owns the most magic rocks.
(b) What type of magic they do.
(c) What they look like.
(d) Where he can find them.

4. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?
(a) His mother's sins.
(b) His bad soul.
(c) The hot day he was born on.
(d) His temper.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

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

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

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

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