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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 does Hermes Torranza do for a living?
(a) Build sculptures.
(b) Paint pictures.
(c) Write poetry.
(d) Compose music.

2. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(b) The first daughter was too smart.
(c) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(d) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.

3. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) A bank.
(b) A farm.
(c) A fabric store.
(d) Nothing.

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

5. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?
(a) A mine accident.
(b) A fire.
(c) A water accident.
(d) A fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Bianca that Torrazna has died?

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

3. What does Torranza tell Bianca about his death?

4. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?

5. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

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