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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. Why do the Carrettas criticize Torranza?

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

3. Why does the king of France change the award for helping Monsignor Filiberto speak?

4. What does Hermes Torranza write in letters to Bianca?

5. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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

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

6. What do the rulers of Hell learn about the holy man's vision in "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife"?

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

8. Why does Malpelo beat Ranocchio?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the struggles between the upper and lower classes in Italy throughout the time periods these stories represent. Select three stories that best illustrate these struggles.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the use of symbolism in this collection. Choose three symbols that are used in the stories and describe each. Compare and contrast the use of each symbol.

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of betrayal across at least two stories.

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