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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?
(a) Goes to her room.
(b) Asks to go to town.
(c) Fights back.
(d) Stays silent.

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

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

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

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

9. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Seventy-five.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Twenty-five.

10. 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.

11. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three years.

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

13. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Fame.
(c) Money.
(d) Nature.

14. What time of day do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest Calandrino look for the helitropia stone?
(a) In the afternoon.
(b) At night.
(c) In the morning.
(d) In the evening.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

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

3. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

4. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?

5. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

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