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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 happens to Giacobbe at the end of "The Idolaters"?
(a) He returns home.
(b) He is taken captive.
(c) He rediscovers his religion.
(d) He is killed.

2. What does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?
(a) Tries to pray to it.
(b) Tries to use it to ward off evil.
(c) Tries to use it to scare people away.
(d) Tries to hide it.

3. How does Mr. Migri propose to Cesara Reis?
(a) He asks her father.
(b) In front of a crowd.
(c) With the help of Professor Gori.
(d) With a written note.

4. What does Hermes Torranza write in letters to Bianca?
(a) He sends her recipes.
(b) He suggests books for her to read.
(c) He gives her advice.
(d) He plans her future.

5. Why doesn't Cesara Reis work as a tutor for Mr. Migri?
(a) She doesn't like children.
(b) She needs more money.
(c) She doesn't know enough.
(d) She can't leave home for that long.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" feel is wasted in the town?

2. What does Gianmatteo own?

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

4. What is Belfagor given before he goes to earth in the form of a man?

5. What type of poetry does Professor Farsatti say Mount San Dona reminds him of?

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