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

2. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(b) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(c) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.
(d) The first daughter was too smart.

3. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?
(a) The hot day he was born on.
(b) His temper.
(c) His bad soul.
(d) His mother's sins.

4. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 16th.
(b) The 15th.
(c) The 14th.
(d) The 17th.

5. Why does Bianca return to San Dona?
(a) To escape her husband.
(b) To write a book.
(c) To help her parents.
(d) To find a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Idolaters," how do people know that Pallura has arrived?

2. Why does Pallura bring candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

3. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

4. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

5. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

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