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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?

2. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

3. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?

4. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?

5. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

2. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco convince Calandrino that he is invisible?

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

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

5. How does Bianca affect her father's rule of his city?

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

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

8. How does the king of France treat Monsignor Filiberto?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select one story that acts as a allegory. Explain how the story functions as an allegory and what the message is.

Essay Topic 2

Select one story and consider the impact of the author's biography on the creation and message of the story.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the political forces described in the author's biography to the political forces in their story.

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