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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 Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?
(a) Makes them sleepy.
(b) Makes them able to fly.
(c) Makes them invisible.
(d) Makes them taller.

2. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?
(a) His pants.
(b) His bag.
(c) His shoe.
(d) A note.

3. What do the townspeople do when they go to Mascalico in "The Idolaters"?
(a) They smack people.
(b) They rob people.
(c) They destroy their church.
(d) They slaughter people.

4. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because Filiberto paid him.
(b) Because his priest made him.
(c) Because they are friends.
(d) Because he owes Filiberto.

5. What was the goal of literary "Futurists"?
(a) To discuss the past.
(b) To start over new.
(c) To write about the future.
(d) To create a new type of literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens every time a plan is made for the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?

2. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

3. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

4. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?

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

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