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

2. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?
(a) She was trying to sleep.
(b) She thought it was Torranza.
(c) She wanted to be alone.
(d) She wanted to go out to town.

3. In what genre did Fogazzaro write first?
(a) Short stories.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Novels.
(d) Poetry.

4. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?
(a) A day to have lunch together.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Her hand in marriage.
(d) A hug.

5. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?
(a) Because she is bored.
(b) Because she wants to control him.
(c) Because she knows he will do it.
(d) Because she thinks he won't do it.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

4. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?

5. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?

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