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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 does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?
(a) Tries to pray to it.
(b) Tries to use it to ward off evil.
(c) Tries to hide it.
(d) Tries to use it to scare people away.

2. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?
(a) Michael.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Rodrick.
(d) Paul.

3. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?
(a) His mother begged them.
(b) Out of respect for his father.
(c) They signed a contract with him.
(d) Because he is a hard worker.

4. What does the narrator of "Competition" learn happened when he is released from jail?
(a) The butcher moved.
(b) His cart was stolen.
(c) His father died.
(d) Eunice got married.

5. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?
(a) The French.
(b) The Spanish.
(c) The English.
(d) The Germans.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" meets the engineer, what work has been done to the fountain?

2. Why do the townspeople of Radusa consult Giacobbe about the red lights?

3. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?

4. Why are people arguing on the train in "Broken Toys"?

5. What does Gianmatteo own?

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