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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 Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because Filiberto paid him.
(b) Because his priest made him.
(c) Because he owes Filiberto.
(d) Because they are friends.

2. How does Giacobbe want the people of Mascalico to feel after his visit to their church?
(a) Horrified.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Humbled.
(d) Happy.

3. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?
(a) On the east side of town.
(b) By the rich people.
(c) Outside the mayor's house.
(d) In the town center.

4. What causes Ranocchio to start coughing up blood?
(a) Malpelo hits him on the back.
(b) He swallows something sharp.
(c) Malpelo shakes him.
(d) He falls in the mines.

5. What does Torranza tell Bianca about his death?
(a) He will send a lawyer to see her.
(b) He will miss her.
(c) He will give her a sign.
(d) He will leave her money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?

2. Why is the rail line cut off on "Broken Toys"?

3. What does the narrator of "Competition" do when Eunice takes all his business?

4. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?

5. How does the woman with the toys feel about the stocky man opening the door in "Broken Toys"?

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