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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. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?
(a) That he has to work the hardest.
(b) That he has to be a fighter.
(c) That he has to be fast.
(d) That he has to hide his money.

2. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) So he can get revenge.
(b) So he can get some of his money back.
(c) Because he is bored.
(d) So Gianmatteo can control her.

3. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?
(a) He tells Ranocchio to find a new job.
(b) He tells Ranocchio his father's stories.
(c) He tells Ranocchio to always be careful.
(d) He tells Ranocchio nothing.

4. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) A bank.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A farm.
(d) A fabric store.

5. How does Bistino remember the Marquis treating him in the past?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Harshly.
(c) Timidly.
(d) Kindly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

3. In "The Idolaters," what are the red lights in the sky?

4. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

5. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?

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