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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. Where is Professor Farsatti from?
(a) Padua.
(b) Mount San Dona.
(c) Florence.
(d) Emilio.

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?
(a) No one else will be around.
(b) They want to find one before then.
(c) It's a lucky holiday.
(d) They have the day off of work.

3. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?
(a) A note.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His bag.
(d) His pants.

4. In what genre did Fogazzaro write first?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Novels.
(d) Short stories.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nunzia describe the Marquis?

2. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

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

4. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?

5. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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