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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. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?
(a) By the rich people.
(b) Outside the mayor's house.
(c) In the town center.
(d) On the east side of town.

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

3. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) They will be charged.
(b) They will be exiled.
(c) They will be forced to try again.
(d) They will be beheaded.

4. What do Giacobbe and his men want to do in the church in Mascalico?
(a) Replace their statue.
(b) Steal the candles.
(c) Pray.
(d) Destroy the church.

5. Why is Cesara Reis's wedding canceled?
(a) He brother died.
(b) Her sister died.
(c) Her mother died.
(d) Her father died.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?

2. When the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" meets the engineer, what work has been done to the fountain?

3. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?

4. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?

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

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