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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Luigi Pirandello's the Tight Frock-Coat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?
(a) They don't believe him.
(b) They are outraged.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They clap and cheer.

2. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The English.
(c) The Germans.
(d) The French.

3. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 17th.
(b) The 14th.
(c) The 16th.
(d) The 15th.

4. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?
(a) He gets paid to have the fountain moved.
(b) He lets them vote on it.
(c) He knows the people won't change their minds.
(d) The engineer talks the mayor into it.

5. Who gathers around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?
(a) Women.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) Townspeople.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

2. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

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

4. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?

5. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

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