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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. Why does Professor Gori decide to "stand up for" Cesara Reis after her wedding is postponed?
(a) He wants her to be able to mourn in peace.
(b) He wants to protect her reputation.
(c) He doesn't want anyone to tease her.
(d) He still wants her to have her wedding.

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

3. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.
(b) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.
(c) He says it won't work.
(d) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.

4. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) So he can get revenge.
(b) So Gianmatteo can control her.
(c) So he can get some of his money back.
(d) Because he is bored.

5. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?
(a) Behind a rock.
(b) In a pile of manure.
(c) Under his house.
(d) Inside a trash can.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?

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

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

4. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?

5. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

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