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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 is Eunice preferred to the narrator of "Competition"?
(a) She is beautiful.
(b) Her goods are cheaper.
(c) She knows more people.
(d) Her cart is prettier.

2. How does Nunzia describe the Countess?
(a) As a wonderful woman.
(b) As a nagging woman.
(c) As a hateful woman.
(d) As a boring woman.

3. Who thinks Cesara Reis and Mr. Migri should reconsider their engagement?
(a) Mr. Migri's mother.
(b) Mr. Migri.
(c) Cesara Reis's father.
(d) Professor Gogi.

4. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?
(a) She was trying to sleep.
(b) She thought it was Torranza.
(c) She wanted to go out to town.
(d) She wanted to be alone.

5. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?
(a) He isn't getting enough doctors.
(b) He wants Filiberto to agree to the help.
(c) He wants to get Madonna Zilia to come to France.
(d) He thinks doctors are just trying to get money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?

2. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?

4. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?

5. In "Broken Toys," how does the stocky man feel about the woman with the questions about toys?

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