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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aldo Palazzeschi's Bistino and the Marquis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Marquis move in with the Countess?
(a) Because Nunzia asks him to.
(b) Because he begins eating there daily.
(c) Because he begs her to let him.
(d) Because he is kicked out of his house.

2. How does the Marquis treat Nunzia when he moves in?
(a) Kindly.
(b) Like a servant.
(c) Rudely.
(d) He ignores her.

3. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?
(a) To help the king find a wife.
(b) To help the king write a book.
(c) To help the king win a war.
(d) To help the king build a new castle.

4. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) Four years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

5. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He moves to a different town.
(b) He falls ill.
(c) He cries.
(d) He teases her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nunzia describe the Countess?

2. What do the people gathered around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house do?

3. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

4. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?

5. How does Nunzia describe the Marquis?

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