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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 does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?
(a) She doesn't have anything to say.
(b) She doesn't want anyone to know how she feels about him.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She wants to hear what they think first.

2. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He has him kidnapped.
(b) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.
(c) He uses the law.
(d) He shows up at his house.

3. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?
(a) He has run out of money.
(b) Onesta kicked him out.
(c) He is no longer in love with Onesta.
(d) Onesta cheated on him.

4. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She is embarrassed by him.
(d) She is afraid for him.

5. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Seventy-five.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) Fifty.
(d) One hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?

2. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

4. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?

5. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

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