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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens every time a plan is made for the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?
(a) The engineer says it is impossible.
(b) The mayor turns it down.
(c) A group of people challenge it.
(d) There is no one to do the work.

2. What was the goal of literary "Futurists"?
(a) To discuss the past.
(b) To start over new.
(c) To create a new type of literature.
(d) To write about the future.

3. How does Mr. Migri's mother feel about the wedding being postponed?
(a) She doesn't care.
(b) She is upset.
(c) She is worried.
(d) She is pleased.

4. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?
(a) On the east side of town.
(b) In the town center.
(c) Outside the mayor's house.
(d) By the rich people.

5. Why do the townspeople rush to greet Pallura?
(a) He always brings gifts for the children.
(b) They think he has news about the lights.
(c) They want his candle wax.
(d) He is the richest person in town.

6. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?
(a) He knows the people won't change their minds.
(b) He lets them vote on it.
(c) The engineer talks the mayor into it.
(d) He gets paid to have the fountain moved.

7. In "Broken Toys," where are the people traveling from?
(a) Paris.
(b) Florence.
(c) Rome.
(d) Berlin.

8. Who thinks Cesara Reis and Mr. Migri should reconsider their engagement?
(a) Mr. Migri.
(b) Mr. Migri's mother.
(c) Professor Gogi.
(d) Cesara Reis's father.

9. How does the woman with the toys feel about the stocky man opening the door in "Broken Toys"?
(a) Worried.
(b) Confused.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Entertained.

10. Why do some people in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" want the fountain moved?
(a) They want it in a more central location.
(b) They want the chance to vote on it.
(c) They think it will block traffic.
(d) They think it is ugly and want it far away.

11. Why does the Marquis move in with the Countess?
(a) Because he begs her to let him.
(b) Because Nunzia asks him to.
(c) Because he is kicked out of his house.
(d) Because he begins eating there daily.

12. When does the stock man open the train door in "Broken Toys"?
(a) When they depart.
(b) When they come to a stop.
(c) When they cross a bridge.
(d) When they go in a tunnel.

13. In "The Idolaters," what are the red lights in the sky?
(a) Something from space.
(b) The northern lights.
(c) Another town's warning signal.
(d) No one knows.

14. What is the woman with the toys looking for on the train in "Broken Toys"?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her seat partner.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Something to eat.

15. From what does Pietrarsa suffer while waiting for the fountain to be built?
(a) Disease.
(b) Frost.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Drought.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cesara Reis doing when Professor Gori goes into her apartment?

2. Why are people arguing on the train in "Broken Toys"?

3. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?

4. What role does Professor Gori play in Cesara Reis's marriage?

5. When does the stocky man in "Broken Toys" say he moved?

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