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

2. What do Giacobbe and his men want to do in the church in Mascalico?
(a) Steal the candles.
(b) Destroy the church.
(c) Replace their statue.
(d) Pray.

3. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?
(a) The meadow.
(b) The cliffs.
(c) The town.
(d) The ravine.

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

5. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) The Devil.
(b) Holy leaders.
(c) Demons.
(d) An unmarried man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?

2. What does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?

3. What happens to Giacobbe at the end of "The Idolaters"?

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

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

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