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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 Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(b) The first daughter was too smart.
(c) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.
(d) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.

2. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?
(a) Because she wants to control him.
(b) Because she knows he will do it.
(c) Because she thinks he won't do it.
(d) Because she is bored.

3. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?
(a) It's a lucky holiday.
(b) No one else will be around.
(c) They want to find one before then.
(d) They have the day off of work.

4. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She is embarrassed by him.
(b) She loves him.
(c) She ignores him.
(d) She is afraid for him.

5. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?
(a) They signed a contract with him.
(b) Out of respect for his father.
(c) Because he is a hard worker.
(d) His mother begged them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?

2. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

3. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

4. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?

5. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What stories does Malpelo say his father used to tell?

7. How does Malpelo treat the other miners?

8. What does Calandrino believe ruined his magic?

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

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

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