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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. In "Broken Toys," how does the stocky man feel about the woman with the questions about toys?
(a) He thinks she is ignorant.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful.
(c) He thinks she is nosy.
(d) He thinks she is boring.

2. Why do the townspeople rush to greet Pallura?
(a) They think he has news about the lights.
(b) They want his candle wax.
(c) He is the richest person in town.
(d) He always brings gifts for the children.

3. What happens to Giacobbe at the end of "The Idolaters"?
(a) He rediscovers his religion.
(b) He is killed.
(c) He is taken captive.
(d) He returns home.

4. Why does Professor Gori find the groom's brother when he hears the wedding has been canceled?
(a) He wants to know the groom's name.
(b) He wants to take them out to lunch.
(c) He wants to know when the wedding with take place.
(d) He wants to know how to console the bride.

5. Why does Professor Gori decide to "stand up for" Cesara Reis after her wedding is postponed?
(a) He doesn't want anyone to tease her.
(b) He still wants her to have her wedding.
(c) He wants to protect her reputation.
(d) He wants her to be able to mourn in peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people gathered around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house do?

2. What meetings are held in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" to try to resolve the problems with the fountain?

3. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" feel is wasted in the town?

4. What happens every time a plan is made for the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?

5. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" bet the engineer?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" agree to take the narrator's bet?

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

5. Why is the town of Pietrarsa building a fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?

6. Why do the townspeople of Pietrarsa gather outside the mayor's house in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?

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

8. In "Broken Toys," what happens after the stocky man opens the train's door?

9. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," how does the engineer feel at the end of the story?

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

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