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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He says he will pay her.
(b) He gives her gifts.
(c) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.
(d) He begs her.

2. Why does Bianca return to San Dona?
(a) To find a job.
(b) To write a book.
(c) To help her parents.
(d) To escape her husband.

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

4. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?
(a) He wants him to marry is daughter.
(b) He wants his money back.
(c) He wants to know who Belfagor is.
(d) He is worried about his daughter.

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

6. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?
(a) So she wouldn't know about the rocks.
(b) So she wouldn't take his magic.
(c) So he wouldn't take his anger out on her.
(d) So they could have found more rocks.

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

8. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?
(a) 5,000 francs.
(b) 15,000 francs.
(c) 20,000 francs.
(d) 10,000 francs.

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

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

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

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

13. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?
(a) His education.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His money.
(d) His charm.

14. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?
(a) His shoe.
(b) His bag.
(c) A note.
(d) His pants.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?

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

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

5. What causes Ranocchio to start coughing up blood?

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