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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gabriele d'Annunzio's the Idolaters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?
(a) Money.
(b) Fame.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Nature.

2. How do the people of Radusa respond to the red lights in the sky in "The Idolaters"?
(a) They think they are pretty.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They don't even notice them.
(d) They are terrified.

3. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?
(a) He wants to talk about it.
(b) He doesn't understand it.
(c) It scares him.
(d) It makes him cry, also.

4. Why does Belfagor need to possess a wealthy daughter for a second time?
(a) Belfagor wanted to prove himself.
(b) Gianmatteo asked him to do it again.
(c) Gianmatteo didn't get enough money.
(d) The first daughter was too smart.

5. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?
(a) He accuses Malpelo too.
(b) He defends Malpelo.
(c) He ignores the whole scene.
(d) He calls for the boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Verga explain Malpelo's father's death?

2. What does Giacobbe suggest happened to Pallura's candles?

3. How does Giacobbe react to the red lights in the sky?

4. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?

5. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?

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