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

2. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) The church.
(b) His house.
(c) The market.
(d) The center of town.

3. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?
(a) He jokes with him.
(b) He teaches him.
(c) He beats him.
(d) He ignores him.

4. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) A bank.
(b) A fabric store.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A farm.

5. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?
(a) To help the king win a war.
(b) To help the king find a wife.
(c) To help the king build a new castle.
(d) To help the king write a book.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?

2. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

3. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

4. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?

5. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

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