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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bistino initially upset when the Marquis moves in?
(a) Because the Marquis treats him like a servant.
(b) Because the Marquis doesn't treat him like a servant.
(c) Because the Marquis has grown angry.
(d) Because the Marquis slept late every day.

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

3. When the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" meets the engineer, what work has been done to the fountain?
(a) It has only been planned.
(b) It is in the process of being designed.
(c) It has been installed.
(d) It hasn't been started yet.

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

5. Why does Professor Gori think he missed Cesara Reis's wedding?
(a) He was late trying to fix his coat.
(b) All the people are standing outside.
(c) He doesn't know what time it starts.
(d) He saw her getting into a car.

6. How does Giacobbe get inside the church in Mascalico?
(a) He breaks down the front door.
(b) He climbs through a window.
(c) He uses a key.
(d) He uses a side door.

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

8. What role does Professor Gori play in Cesara Reis's marriage?
(a) He performs the wedding.
(b) He pays for the wedding.
(c) He introduces her to the groom.
(d) He plans the wedding.

9. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?
(a) He melted all the candle wax.
(b) He is missing.
(c) He is covered in blood.
(d) He is unconscious.

10. What meetings are held in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" to try to resolve the problems with the fountain?
(a) Council meetings.
(b) Court meetings.
(c) Town hall meetings.
(d) Official mayor meetings.

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

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

13. Who offers to repair the tear in Professor Gori's frock-coat?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) The clerk.
(d) His housemaid.

14. Why doesn't Cesara Reis work as a tutor for Mr. Migri?
(a) She can't leave home for that long.
(b) She needs more money.
(c) She doesn't like children.
(d) She doesn't know enough.

15. Why is Cesara Reis's wedding canceled?
(a) He brother died.
(b) Her sister died.
(c) Her mother died.
(d) Her father died.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Nunzia, how did the Marquis lose his money?

3. In "The Idolaters," what are the red lights in the sky?

4. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" bet the engineer?

5. Where are most of the people from on the train in "Broken Toys"?

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