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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 Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) So he can get revenge.
(b) So Gianmatteo can control her.
(c) So he can get some of his money back.
(d) Because he is bored.

2. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He is curious about them.
(b) He hates them.
(c) He mocks them.
(d) He envies them.

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

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

5. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?
(a) He does not trust her.
(b) He falls in love with her again.
(c) He is angry when he sees her.
(d) He is happy to know she cares about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

2. How does Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?

3. During which century did Boccacio write?

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

5. How much older is Hermes Torranza than Bianca?

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