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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. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?
(a) He says it won't work.
(b) He says he will sabotage the whole plan.
(c) He says it will intimidate Gianmatteo.
(d) He says Gianmatteo is stupid.

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

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

4. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because he has rocks with him.
(b) Because he skipped work.
(c) Because she is hungry.
(d) Because he is late.

5. Why does Professor Gori decide to "stand up for" Cesara Reis after her wedding is postponed?
(a) He doesn't want anyone to tease her.
(b) He wants to protect her reputation.
(c) He still wants her to have her wedding.
(d) He wants her to be able to mourn in peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?

2. When does the stock man open the train door in "Broken Toys"?

3. What does Torranza tell Bianca about his death?

4. Where are most of the people from on the train in "Broken Toys"?

5. Where is Professor Farsatti from?

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