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

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?
(a) They are pretending to be angry.
(b) They are bored.
(c) They want to see who they hit.
(d) They are trying to see who can throw the highest.

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

5. How does Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?
(a) He has never been there.
(b) He dislikes it.
(c) He has no opinion about it.
(d) He enjoys it.

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

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

8. Why does Bianca return to San Dona?
(a) To help her parents.
(b) To escape her husband.
(c) To write a book.
(d) To find a job.

9. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?
(a) They beat Calandrino.
(b) They laugh at him.
(c) They leave his house.
(d) They tell him to stop.

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

11. 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 charged.
(d) They will be forced to try again.

12. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?
(a) He isn't getting enough doctors.
(b) He wants Filiberto to agree to the help.
(c) He thinks doctors are just trying to get money.
(d) He wants to get Madonna Zilia to come to France.

13. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?
(a) He says his wife is coming.
(b) He says he knows his boss.
(c) He says a prayer.
(d) He says he lost all the money.

14. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?
(a) She should reconcile with her husband.
(b) She should get her husband help.
(c) She should leave her husband.
(d) She should ignore her husband politely.

15. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's fair.
(b) He thinks it's childish.
(c) He thinks it's too long.
(d) He thinks it's a bluff.