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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. Where does Malpelo think is the most natural place for him to be?

2. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?

3. How does Professor Farsatti feel about Mount San Dona?

4. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

5. What does Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Belfagor's plan for Gianmatteo fail?

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

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

5. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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

7. What stories does Malpelo say his father used to tell?

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

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

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

Explore the theme of betrayal across at least two stories.

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

Explain why you think these stories were compiled. Describe three themes or messages that this collection explores as a whole.

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