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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Antonio Fogazzaro's An Idea of Hermes Torranza.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?
(a) They are bored.
(b) They are trying to see who can throw the highest.
(c) They want to see who they hit.
(d) They are pretending to be angry.

2. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A priest.
(c) A street vendor.
(d) A doctor.

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

4. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.
(b) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.
(c) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.
(d) Because he is going back to Hell.

5. What does Hermes Torranza write in letters to Bianca?
(a) He plans her future.
(b) He sends her recipes.
(c) He suggests books for her to read.
(d) He gives her advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?

2. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?

3. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?

4. What does Bianca dislike about her husband, Emilio Squarcina?

5. Where does Malpelo think is the most natural place for him to be?

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