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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Corrado Alvaro's Broken Toys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?
(a) She should ignore her husband politely.
(b) She should reconcile with her husband.
(c) She should leave her husband.
(d) She should get her husband help.

2. How is Bistino related to the Marquis?
(a) The Marquis owes him money.
(b) He used to work for him.
(c) They used to work together.
(d) They are cousins.

3. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what is wrong with the town's democratic system?
(a) It stalls any progress trying to be made.
(b) There aren't enough people that vote.
(c) It doesn't have term limits.
(d) There isn't a leader.

4. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?
(a) He jokes with him.
(b) He beats him.
(c) He teaches him.
(d) He ignores him.

5. Who tells Bianca that Torrazna has died?
(a) Dalla Carretta.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Professor Farsatti.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Marquis move in with the Countess?

3. How does Nunzia try to raise her social status?

4. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?

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

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