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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. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?
(a) They tell him to stop.
(b) They laugh at him.
(c) They beat Calandrino.
(d) They leave his house.

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

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

4. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?
(a) He makes up with her.
(b) He decides to leave her.
(c) He is still angry at her.
(d) He ignores her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

2. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?

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

4. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

5. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?

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