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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?
(a) He wants to talk about it.
(b) He doesn't understand it.
(c) It scares him.
(d) It makes him cry, also.

2. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?
(a) Because he works a poor job.
(b) Because people gossip about him.
(c) Because he insults her.
(d) Because he beats people.

3. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He gives her gifts.
(b) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.
(c) He begs her.
(d) He says he will pay her.

4. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Smacked him.
(b) Lied to him.
(c) Cancelled his magic.
(d) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.

5. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?
(a) A fire.
(b) A mine accident.
(c) A fight.
(d) A water accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

2. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

3. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?

4. How does Gianmatteo get Belfagor to leave the king's daughter's body and return to hell?

5. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bianca know her relationship with Torranza is over?

2. How does Malpelo feel about his job at the coal mine?

3. Why does Malpelo beat Ranocchio?

4. What does Maso tell Calandrino about the helitropia stone?

5. How does Belfagor say he will make Gianmatteo rich?

6. What does the king of France do when no doctor can cure Monsignor Filiberto?

7. How does Maso help to set up Calandrino in "Eighth Day, Third Story"?

8. What does Calandrino believe ruined his magic?

9. What does Malpelo's name mean?

10. Why do Calandrino and his wife argue when he comes home?

(see the answer keys)

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