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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?
(a) A hug.
(b) A kiss.
(c) Her hand in marriage.
(d) A day to have lunch together.

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

3. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?
(a) He does not trust her.
(b) He is angry when he sees her.
(c) He is happy to know she cares about him.
(d) He falls in love with her again.

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

5. How much older is Hermes Torranza than Bianca?
(a) About 10 years.
(b) Over 20 years.
(c) They are the same age.
(d) 5 years.

6. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) A bank.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A fabric store.
(d) A farm.

7. What does Ranocchio tell Malpelo is beyond the stars?
(a) Paradise.
(b) Another world.
(c) Destiny.
(d) Nothingness.

8. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?
(a) A fire.
(b) A mine accident.
(c) A fight.
(d) A water accident.

9. What do people think of Monsignor Filiberto's silence?
(a) They think he is stupid for agreeing to it.
(b) They don't even notice.
(c) They think it is a physical sickness.
(d) They think he has lost his mind.

10. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?
(a) He doesn't understand it.
(b) It scares him.
(c) He wants to talk about it.
(d) It makes him cry, also.

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

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

13. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?
(a) In a pile of manure.
(b) Inside a trash can.
(c) Under his house.
(d) Behind a rock.

14. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?
(a) He is still angry at her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He decides to leave her.
(d) He makes up with her.

15. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?
(a) Because she thinks he won't do it.
(b) Because she is bored.
(c) Because she knows he will do it.
(d) Because she wants to control him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?

2. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco react when they find out Calandrino beat his wife?

3. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?

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

5. How does Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?

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