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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. How does the king arrange for Gianmatteo to meet with him?
(a) He doubles his taxes until he shows up.
(b) He has him kidnapped.
(c) He shows up at his house.
(d) He uses the law.

2. Why doesn't Cesara Reis work as a tutor for Mr. Migri?
(a) She can't leave home for that long.
(b) She doesn't like children.
(c) She doesn't know enough.
(d) She needs more money.

3. Why do the townspeople of Radusa consult Giacobbe about the red lights?
(a) The mayor suggests him for the job.
(b) They think he used to be a holy man.
(c) They know he is a scientist.
(d) He offers his help for free.

4. Why does Professor Gori find the groom's brother when he hears the wedding has been canceled?
(a) He wants to take them out to lunch.
(b) He wants to know the groom's name.
(c) He wants to know how to console the bride.
(d) He wants to know when the wedding with take place.

5. Why doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?
(a) His group abandons him.
(b) He hears the voice of God.
(c) An elderly Mascalico woman talks to him.
(d) Mascalico residents stop him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Nunzia describe the Marquis?

4. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" feel is wasted in the town?

5. How does the Marquis treat Nunzia when he moves in?

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