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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. Why does the Marquis move in with the Countess?
(a) Because he begs her to let him.
(b) Because he is kicked out of his house.
(c) Because Nunzia asks him to.
(d) Because he begins eating there daily.

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

3. What happens every time a plan is made for the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?
(a) The mayor turns it down.
(b) A group of people challenge it.
(c) The engineer says it is impossible.
(d) There is no one to do the work.

4. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.
(b) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.
(c) Because he is going back to Hell.
(d) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.

5. How do the other townspeople react the Giacobbe's theory of what happened to Pallura's candles?
(a) They are understanding.
(b) They agree with him.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They are angered by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

2. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?

3. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?

4. How does Professor Gori feel about trying on frock-coats?

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

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