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

2. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?
(a) To find a wife.
(b) To win a fight.
(c) To steal money.
(d) To build his house.

3. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?
(a) Because people gossip about him.
(b) Because he beats people.
(c) Because he works a poor job.
(d) Because he insults her.

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

5. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 14th.
(b) The 16th.
(c) The 17th.
(d) The 15th.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gianmatteo own?

3. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

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

5. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

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