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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 doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?
(a) His group abandons him.
(b) He hears the voice of God.
(c) An elderly Mascalico woman talks to him.
(d) Mascalico residents stop him.

2. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?
(a) The engineer talks the mayor into it.
(b) He lets them vote on it.
(c) He knows the people won't change their minds.
(d) He gets paid to have the fountain moved.

3. Why is Cesara Reis's wedding canceled?
(a) Her mother died.
(b) Her sister died.
(c) Her father died.
(d) He brother died.

4. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They don't believe him.
(c) They are outraged.
(d) They clap and cheer.

5. How does Giacobbe get inside the church in Mascalico?
(a) He breaks down the front door.
(b) He uses a key.
(c) He uses a side door.
(d) He climbs through a window.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what happens while the fountain's construction is halted?

2. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," where is the fountain going to be built?

3. When does the fabric on Professor Gori's frock-coat tear?

4. How does the mayor of Pietrarsa first react to the people who resist the fountain?

5. What do the townspeople take with them when they go to Mascalico with Pallura?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Pallura have candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

2. What happens to the statue of San Pantaleone at the end of "The Idolaters"?

3. Why does Bistino no longer work for the Marquis?

4. How does the Marquis feel about Nunzia's methods of raising her social status?

5. How does Professor Gori realize Cesara Reis's wedding has been postponed?

6. Why does Professor Gori want Cesara Reis to go on with her wedding as planned?

7. What is the problem with Professor Gori's frock-coat?

8. What role does the statue of San Pantaleone play in the lives of the townspeople in "The Idolaters"?

9. Why is progress on the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" continually stalled?

10. How do the people on the train act in "Broken Toys"?

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