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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 Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He begs her.
(b) He gives her gifts.
(c) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.
(d) He says he will pay her.

2. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Lied to him.
(b) Smacked him.
(c) Cancelled his magic.
(d) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.

3. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?
(a) Another world.
(b) Destiny.
(c) Paradise.
(d) Nothingness.

4. Why do the townspeople of Radusa consult Giacobbe about the red lights?
(a) They know he is a scientist.
(b) He offers his help for free.
(c) The mayor suggests him for the job.
(d) They think he used to be a holy man.

5. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?
(a) Nature.
(b) Fame.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?

2. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?

3. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

5. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?

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