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

2. In "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife," who has the vision of hell?
(a) Holy leaders.
(b) Demons.
(c) The Devil.
(d) An unmarried man.

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

4. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?
(a) She has power over him.
(b) He fears she'll find out the truth.
(c) He is trying to trick her.
(d) Those were his directions.

5. How many stories are in "The Decameron"?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Seventy-five.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

2. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?

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

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

5. What does Calandrino do for a living?

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