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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. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?
(a) That he has to work the hardest.
(b) That he has to be fast.
(c) That he has to hide his money.
(d) That he has to be a fighter.

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?
(a) They have the day off of work.
(b) No one else will be around.
(c) It's a lucky holiday.
(d) They want to find one before then.

3. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

4. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) The king of France invites her.
(b) She travels there accidentally.
(c) She hears he is still keeping his oath.
(d) Filiberto offers her money.

5. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?
(a) They land on them.
(b) They break windows.
(c) They land in the water.
(d) They hit Calandrino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?

2. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?

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

4. What type of poetry does Professor Farsatti say Mount San Dona reminds him of?

5. What does Torranza tell Bianca about his death?

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