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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Niccolo Machiavelli's Belfagor: Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?
(a) So she wouldn't take his magic.
(b) So he wouldn't take his anger out on her.
(c) So she wouldn't know about the rocks.
(d) So they could have found more rocks.

2. What does Gianmatteo own?
(a) A fabric store.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A farm.
(d) A bank.

3. Why does Onesta's family choose Belfagor to marry her?
(a) His education.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His charm.
(d) His money.

4. Where does Gianmatteo hide Belfagor?
(a) Under his house.
(b) Inside a trash can.
(c) In a pile of manure.
(d) Behind a rock.

5. What does Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?
(a) What type of magic they do.
(b) Who owns the most magic rocks.
(c) What they look like.
(d) Where he can find them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?

3. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?

4. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?

5. Why does Belfagor tell Gianmatteo to stay away from him?

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