View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?
(a) He is no longer in love with Onesta.
(b) Onesta cheated on him.
(c) He has run out of money.
(d) Onesta kicked him out.

2. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 17th.
(b) The 15th.
(c) The 16th.
(d) The 14th.

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

4. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?
(a) His temper.
(b) His mother's sins.
(c) The hot day he was born on.
(d) His bad soul.

5. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(b) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.
(c) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(d) The first daughter was too smart.

6. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?
(a) She loves him.
(b) She likes him as a friend.
(c) She does not like him at all.
(d) She likes him more than a friend.

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

8. What does Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?
(a) What they look like.
(b) Where he can find them.
(c) What type of magic they do.
(d) Who owns the most magic rocks.

9. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

10. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) The church.
(b) His house.
(c) The center of town.
(d) The market.

11. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?
(a) Horns.
(b) Harps.
(c) Drums.
(d) Guitars.

12. What does Bianca dislike about her husband, Emilio Squarcina?
(a) His attitude.
(b) His hometown.
(c) His parents.
(d) His garden.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?

2. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?

3. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

5. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 463 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample