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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. What does Bianca dislike about her husband, Emilio Squarcina?
(a) His attitude.
(b) His garden.
(c) His hometown.
(d) His parents.

2. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?
(a) By the rich people.
(b) Outside the mayor's house.
(c) In the town center.
(d) On the east side of town.

3. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?
(a) They signed a contract with him.
(b) Because he is a hard worker.
(c) His mother begged them.
(d) Out of respect for his father.

4. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?
(a) They beat Calandrino.
(b) They tell him to stop.
(c) They leave his house.
(d) They laugh at him.

5. 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 a fighter.
(c) That he has to be fast.
(d) That he has to work the hardest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?

3. How does Mr. Migri's mother feel about the wedding being postponed?

4. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?

5. How do the other townspeople react the Giacobbe's theory of what happened to Pallura's candles?

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