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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?
(a) He is trying to trick her.
(b) Those were his directions.
(c) He fears she'll find out the truth.
(d) She has power over him.

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?
(a) So she wouldn't know about the rocks.
(b) So they could have found more rocks.
(c) So he wouldn't take his anger out on her.
(d) So she wouldn't take his magic.

4. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) They will be beheaded.
(b) They will be exiled.
(c) They will be forced to try again.
(d) They will be charged.

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

6. Why do the Carrettas criticize Torranza?
(a) For his belief in the afterlife.
(b) For his writing skills.
(c) For his many wives.
(d) For his feeble mind.

7. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He begs her.
(b) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.
(c) He gives her gifts.
(d) He says he will pay her.

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

9. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?
(a) To steal money.
(b) To build his house.
(c) To find a wife.
(d) To win a fight.

10. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Cancelled his magic.
(b) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.
(c) Smacked him.
(d) Lied to him.

11. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?
(a) That he has to be a fighter.
(b) That he has to be fast.
(c) That he has to work the hardest.
(d) That he has to hide his money.

12. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He teases her.
(b) He falls ill.
(c) He cries.
(d) He moves to a different town.

13. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?
(a) He defends Malpelo.
(b) He calls for the boss.
(c) He accuses Malpelo too.
(d) He ignores the whole scene.

14. Why can't Belfagor leave town?
(a) The other devils make him stay.
(b) He decides he doesn't want to leave.
(c) Onesta's father finds him.
(d) His creditors are after him.

15. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.
(b) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.
(c) He says it won't work.
(d) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?

2. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?

3. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

4. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

5. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?

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