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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. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.
(b) Lied to him.
(c) Smacked him.
(d) Cancelled his magic.

2. How does Bistino remember the Marquis treating him in the past?
(a) Harshly.
(b) Timidly.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Friendly.

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

4. What meetings are held in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" to try to resolve the problems with the fountain?
(a) Court meetings.
(b) Town hall meetings.
(c) Official mayor meetings.
(d) Council meetings.

5. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?
(a) He doesn't understand it.
(b) It makes him cry, also.
(c) It scares him.
(d) He wants to talk about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the townspeople take with them when they go to Mascalico with Pallura?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

3. What does Bianca dislike about her husband, Emilio Squarcina?

4. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?

5. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

(see the answer key)

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