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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. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

2. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

3. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

4. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

5. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Bianca waits in her music room?

2. What does Torranza's letter marked "urgent" say?

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

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

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

6. How do Bruno and Buffalmaco convince Calandrino to wait a few days before looking for the helitropia stone?

7. How does Maso help to set up Calandrino in "Eighth Day, Third Story"?

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

9. What does Malpelo's name mean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast three protagonists.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how the authors reflect on the role of the government in their stories. What commentary is provided?

Essay Topic 3

Select 2-4 stories and explore the roles of women. What do these stories describe? How do they convey a message about the roles of women?

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