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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?
(a) He changes the time frame to two years.
(b) He refuses to take the bet.
(c) He is worried he is right.
(d) He thinks he is a fool.

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

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

6. How does Bistino remember the Marquis treating him in the past?
(a) Timidly.
(b) Harshly.
(c) Kindly.
(d) Friendly.

7. Who gathers around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?
(a) Townspeople.
(b) Engineers.
(c) Lawyers.
(d) Women.

8. Where does the Marquis live?
(a) In a mansion.
(b) On a farm.
(c) In a hotel.
(d) In a country manor.

9. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" feel is wasted in the town?
(a) Common sense.
(b) Human emotions.
(c) Brain power.
(d) Natural resources.

10. 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.

11. When is a new express train line built in "Broken Toys"?
(a) In 1960.
(b) Once the old line is sold.
(c) After Italy is liberated.
(d) When Germany lends Italy money.

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Marquis move in with the Countess?

2. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?

3. How does Giacobbe get inside the church in Mascalico?

4. How does Nunzia try to raise her social status?

5. Why does Pallura bring candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

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