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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?
(a) He tells Ranocchio nothing.
(b) He tells Ranocchio to always be careful.
(c) He tells Ranocchio his father's stories.
(d) He tells Ranocchio to find a new job.

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

3. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?
(a) Compose music.
(b) Paint pictures.
(c) Build sculptures.
(d) Write poetry.

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

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

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

7. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He mocks them.
(c) He envies them.
(d) He is curious about them.

8. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?
(a) That she didn't even want to visit him.
(b) That she can't stay long.
(c) That she does not love him.
(d) That she is moving out of town.

9. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?
(a) Because he is going back to Hell.
(b) Because Gianmatteo annoys him.
(c) Because he will do Gianmatteo harm.
(d) Because Gianmatteo needs a wife.

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

11. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?
(a) Because he beats people.
(b) Because he works a poor job.
(c) Because he insults her.
(d) Because people gossip about him.

12. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?
(a) To help the king write a book.
(b) To help the king find a wife.
(c) To help the king build a new castle.
(d) To help the king win a war.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?

2. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

3. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?

4. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

5. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

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