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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alberto Moravia's Competition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Professor Gori think he missed Cesara Reis's wedding?
(a) He saw her getting into a car.
(b) He was late trying to fix his coat.
(c) He doesn't know what time it starts.
(d) All the people are standing outside.

2. How does Mr. Migri's mother feel about the wedding being postponed?
(a) She is worried.
(b) She is upset.
(c) She is pleased.
(d) She doesn't care.

3. Where does the Marquis live?
(a) On a farm.
(b) In a country manor.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In a mansion.

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

5. What award did Luigi Pirandello win in 1934?
(a) Nobel Prize.
(b) Man Booker Prize.
(c) Pulitzer Prize.
(d) An Oscar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?

3. What does Gianmatteo own?

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

5. Who thinks Cesara Reis and Mr. Migri should reconsider their engagement?

(see the answer key)

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