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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 about people who get to work outside?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He mocks them.
(c) He envies them.
(d) He is curious about them.

2. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Fifty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Seventy-five.
(d) Twenty-five.

3. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?
(a) That she didn't even want to visit him.
(b) That she does not love him.
(c) That she is moving out of town.
(d) That she can't stay long.

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

5. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?
(a) He has run out of money.
(b) He is no longer in love with Onesta.
(c) Onesta cheated on him.
(d) Onesta kicked him out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

2. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

3. What color is the helitropia stone, according to Maso?

4. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

5. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Belfagor's plan for Gianmatteo fail?

2. How does Bianca's relationship with Torranza develop?

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

4. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

5. What does Malpelo's name mean?

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

7. How do the rulers of Hell decide to test the holy man's vision in 'Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife"?

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

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

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

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