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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because they are friends.
(b) Because his priest made him.
(c) Because he owes Filiberto.
(d) Because Filiberto paid him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) They will be forced to try again.
(b) They will be charged.
(c) They will be beheaded.
(d) They will be exiled.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?

2. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?

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

4. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?

5. In what genre did Fogazzaro write first?

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