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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. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) Holy leaders.
(b) The Devil.
(c) An unmarried man.
(d) Demons.

2. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?
(a) His education.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His charm.
(d) His money.

3. How does Bistino feel about the Countess?
(a) He thinks she is cruel.
(b) He thinks she nags.
(c) He thinks she is boring.
(d) He thinks she is a fake.

4. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?
(a) Behind a rock.
(b) Inside a trash can.
(c) In a pile of manure.
(d) Under his house.

5. How do the people of Radusa respond to the red lights in the sky in "The Idolaters"?
(a) They are confused.
(b) They are terrified.
(c) They think they are pretty.
(d) They don't even notice them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role does Professor Gori play in Cesara Reis's marriage?

2. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?

3. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

4. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?

5. How does the stocky man in "Broken Toys" describe the other people on the train?

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