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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 custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) Bow before saying goodbye.
(b) Greet him with a kiss.
(c) Dance at court.
(d) Wave her hat on the street.

2. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?
(a) He always stands up to a challenge.
(b) He gets paid more money to do them.
(c) He feels he doesn't have a family.
(d) He doesn't want to lose his job.

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

4. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

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

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

4. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?

5. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?

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