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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 type of poetry does Professor Farsatti say Mount San Dona reminds him of?
(a) Italian.
(b) British.
(c) German.
(d) French.

2. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) His house.
(b) The center of town.
(c) The church.
(d) The market.

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

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

5. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A wife.
(b) Labor.
(c) A chance to go to heaven.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?

2. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

3. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

4. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?

5. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

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