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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" run into an engineer of Pietrarsa?
(a) Near Pietrarsa.
(b) In Florence.
(c) Pietrarsa's town center.
(d) Outside of Paris.

2. 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 begins eating there daily.
(d) Because he is kicked out of his house.

3. How does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" treat the engineer of Pietrarsa?
(a) He insults him.
(b) He teases him.
(c) He praises him.
(d) He ignores him.

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) By the rich people.
(d) Outside the mayor's house.

5. In "The Idolaters," how do people know that Pallura has arrived?
(a) They hear the bells on his wagon.
(b) The town crier announces it.
(c) They hear him singing.
(d) They can see him driving his wagon in the distance.

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

7. What do Giacobbe and his men want to do in the church in Mascalico?
(a) Replace their statue.
(b) Steal the candles.
(c) Destroy the church.
(d) Pray.

8. How is Bistino related to the Marquis?
(a) They used to work together.
(b) He used to work for him.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) The Marquis owes him money.

9. What does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?
(a) Tries to pray to it.
(b) Tries to use it to scare people away.
(c) Tries to hide it.
(d) Tries to use it to ward off evil.

10. How does Nunzia try to raise her social status?
(a) By using the Marquis' money.
(b) By robbing the Countess.
(c) By bribing the Countess.
(d) By using the Marquis' title.

11. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?
(a) They are outraged.
(b) They clap and cheer.
(c) They don't believe him.
(d) They ignore him.

12. How does Mr. Migri propose to Cesara Reis?
(a) In front of a crowd.
(b) He asks her father.
(c) With a written note.
(d) With the help of Professor Gori.

13. How do the other townspeople react the Giacobbe's theory of what happened to Pallura's candles?
(a) They are angered by it.
(b) They agree with him.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They are understanding.

14. Why does Professor Gori decide to "stand up for" Cesara Reis after her wedding is postponed?
(a) He still wants her to have her wedding.
(b) He wants her to be able to mourn in peace.
(c) He wants to protect her reputation.
(d) He doesn't want anyone to tease her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Professor Gori think he missed Cesara Reis's wedding?

2. How does the mayor of Pietrarsa first react to the people who resist the fountain?

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

4. Why doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?

5. How does Professor Gori feel about trying on frock-coats?

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