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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?
(a) She wants to hear what they think first.
(b) She is shocked.
(c) She doesn't have anything to say.
(d) She doesn't want anyone to know how she feels about him.

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

8. 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 a prayer.
(c) He says he lost all the money.
(d) He says he knows his boss.

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

10. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She is embarrassed by him.
(b) She is afraid for him.
(c) She loves him.
(d) She ignores him.

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

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

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

14. What is Belfagor given before he goes to earth in the form of a man?
(a) Money.
(b) Good wishes.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Clear directions.

15. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?
(a) That he has to hide his money.
(b) That he has to work the hardest.
(c) That he has to be fast.
(d) That he has to be a fighter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?

3. What does Torranza tell Bianca about his death?

4. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

5. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

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