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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. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because he is late.
(b) Because she is hungry.
(c) Because he has rocks with him.
(d) Because he skipped work.

2. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?
(a) He fears she'll find out the truth.
(b) Those were his directions.
(c) She has power over him.
(d) He is trying to trick her.

3. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?
(a) He is worried about his daughter.
(b) He wants him to marry is daughter.
(c) He wants to know who Belfagor is.
(d) He wants his money back.

4. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?
(a) Stays silent.
(b) Fights back.
(c) Asks to go to town.
(d) Goes to her room.

5. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?
(a) A kiss.
(b) Her hand in marriage.
(c) A day to have lunch together.
(d) A hug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?

2. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

3. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?

4. During which century did Boccacio write?

5. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto?

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

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

4. What does Malpelo's name mean?

5. Why does Belfagor run away from his wife on earth?

6. How does Madonna Zilia try to release Monsignor Filiberto from his oath?

7. How does Monsignor Filiberto finally get a kiss from Madonna Zilia?

8. How does Madonna Zilia feel about Monsignor Filiberto when they first meet?

9. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco convince Calandrino that he is invisible?

10. Why does Malpelo refuse to work in the room where his father died?

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