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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aldo Palazzeschi's Bistino and the Marquis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Bianca that Torrazna has died?
(a) Dalla Carretta.
(b) Professor Farsatti.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her husband.

2. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A chance to go to heaven.
(b) A wife.
(c) Money.
(d) Labor.

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

4. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?
(a) He melted all the candle wax.
(b) He is covered in blood.
(c) He is unconscious.
(d) He is missing.

5. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(b) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(c) The first daughter was too smart.
(d) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?

2. What do the people gathered around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house do?

3. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

4. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

5. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?

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