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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 can't Belfagor leave town?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

3. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?

4. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto?

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

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

9. What does Malpelo's name mean?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Choose one story and explore how marriage is represented in it. What message is the author trying to convey about marriage?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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