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

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

3. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?
(a) She should reconcile with her husband.
(b) She should get her husband help.
(c) She should leave her husband.
(d) She should ignore her husband politely.

4. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because he skipped work.
(b) Because she is hungry.
(c) Because he has rocks with him.
(d) Because he is late.

5. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?
(a) Makes them able to fly.
(b) Makes them taller.
(c) Makes them invisible.
(d) Makes them sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?

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

3. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

4. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?

5. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?

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