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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 does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?

2. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?

3. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

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

5. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Malpelo treat the other miners?

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

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

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

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

8. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

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

10. How does Monsignor Filiberto finally get a kiss from Madonna Zilia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast three protagonists.

Essay Topic 2

How does geography impact these stories? Choose three stories and explain how geography helps to develop the characters and plot.

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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