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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. What happens to Giacobbe at the end of "The Idolaters"?

2. How does the mayor of Pietrarsa first react to the people who resist the fountain?

3. Why does Pallura bring candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

4. Who offers to repair the tear in Professor Gori's frock-coat?

5. What is the woman with the toys looking for on the train in "Broken Toys"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the townspeople react to the red lights in the sky in "The Idolaters"?

2. What happens after Nunzia invites the Marquis over for dinner?

3. What does the woman with the toys reveal about herself when she asks questions in "Broken Toys"?

4. In "The Idolaters," why are the townspeople so eager for Pallura to arrive?

5. How does Professor Gori realize Cesara Reis's wedding has been postponed?

6. What role does Professor Gori play in Cesara Reis's engagement?

7. How does the Marquis feel about Nunzia's methods of raising her social status?

8. In "Broken Toys," what happens after the stocky man opens the train's door?

9. How does Nunzia initially feel about the Marquis?

10. Why is progress on the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" continually stalled?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Explore the theme of betrayal across at least two stories.

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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