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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. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?
(a) Makes them invisible.
(b) Makes them able to fly.
(c) Makes them sleepy.
(d) Makes them taller.

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

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

4. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?
(a) Rodrick.
(b) Michael.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Paul.

5. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because she is hungry.
(b) Because he has rocks with him.
(c) Because he skipped work.
(d) Because he is late.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?

2. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

3. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

4. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?

5. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?

(see the answer key)

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