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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the townspeople of Radusa consult Giacobbe about the red lights?
(a) They know he is a scientist.
(b) The mayor suggests him for the job.
(c) He offers his help for free.
(d) They think he used to be a holy man.

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

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

4. 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 ignore him.
(c) They agree with him.
(d) They are understanding.

5. What is Cesara Reis doing when Professor Gori goes into her apartment?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Kneeling.
(d) Pacing.

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

7. Where are most of the people from on the train in "Broken Toys"?
(a) Southern Italy.
(b) Northern Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

8. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?
(a) Because he owes him money.
(b) Because he kissed his wife.
(c) Because he is embarrassed.
(d) Because he hates him.

9. How does the Marquis treat Nunzia when he moves in?
(a) Like a servant.
(b) Rudely.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) Kindly.

10. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" bet the engineer?
(a) That in a year the fountain will be ripped out.
(b) That in a year the fountain won't be designed.
(c) That in a year the engineer will lose his job.
(d) That in a year the fountain won't be installed.

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

12. What does the woman with the toys ask the stock man in "Broken Toys"?
(a) Questions about children.
(b) Questions about geography.
(c) Questions about his personal life.
(d) Questions about school.

13. How does Nunzia describe the Marquis?
(a) An immoral slob.
(b) A wicked fool.
(c) A rich idiot.
(d) An absurd poet.

14. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?
(a) He rips off his sleeve.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He jumps up and down.
(d) He yells at them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Migri leave town after the wedding is postponed?

2. What do Giacobbe and his men want to do in the church in Mascalico?

3. Why do some people in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" want the fountain moved?

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

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

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