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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 Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?
(a) He has never been there.
(b) He enjoys it.
(c) He has no opinion about it.
(d) He dislikes it.

2. What is Belfagor given before he goes to earth in the form of a man?
(a) Money.
(b) Clear directions.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Good wishes.

3. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He moves to a different town.
(b) He teases her.
(c) He cries.
(d) He falls ill.

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?
(a) They want to see who they hit.
(b) They are trying to see who can throw the highest.
(c) They are pretending to be angry.
(d) They are bored.

5. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?
(a) He does not trust her.
(b) He falls in love with her again.
(c) He is happy to know she cares about him.
(d) He is angry when he sees her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?

2. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

3. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?

4. What type of poetry does Professor Farsatti say Mount San Dona reminds him of?

5. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Bianca react when she learns of Torranza's death?

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

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

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

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

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