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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 Hermes Torranza do for a living?
(a) Paint pictures.
(b) Compose music.
(c) Write poetry.
(d) Build sculptures.

2. How does Giacobbe want the people of Mascalico to feel after his visit to their church?
(a) Humbled.
(b) Humiliated.
(c) Happy.
(d) Horrified.

3. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) He says he will pay her.
(b) He begs her.
(c) He gives her gifts.
(d) He says she will get hurt if she doesn't.

4. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?
(a) A day to have lunch together.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A hug.
(d) Her hand in marriage.

5. What does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?
(a) Tries to use it to scare people away.
(b) Tries to hide it.
(c) Tries to pray to it.
(d) Tries to use it to ward off evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malpelo feel when he visits Ranocchio and sees his mother crying?

2. Where is Professor Farsatti from?

3. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?

4. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?

5. In what genre did Fogazzaro write first?

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