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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nunzia, how did the Marquis lose his money?
(a) His parents took it back.
(b) His wife spent it all.
(c) He was robbed.
(d) He did it himself.

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

3. How do the people of Radusa respond to the red lights in the sky in "The Idolaters"?
(a) They are terrified.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They think they are pretty.
(d) They don't even notice them.

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

5. 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 changes the time frame to two years.
(d) He is worried he is right.

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

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

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

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

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

11. When does the fabric on Professor Gori's frock-coat tear?
(a) Before he purchases it.
(b) As soon as the clerk leaves his house.
(c) The day before he returns to work.
(d) A week after he purchases it.

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

13. How does Giacobbe react to the red lights in the sky?
(a) He says it a sign of the judgment day.
(b) He says that the devil has risen.
(c) He says it's a warning about the town's finances.
(d) He says everyone needs to go to church.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the stocky man in "Broken Toys" describe the other people on the train?

2. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?

3. How does Mr. Migri's mother feel about the wedding being postponed?

4. Why do the townspeople rush to greet Pallura?

5. How does the woman with the toys feel about the stocky man opening the door in "Broken Toys"?

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