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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Matteo Bandello's Madonna Zilia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?
(a) Makes them able to fly.
(b) Makes them invisible.
(c) Makes them sleepy.
(d) Makes them taller.

2. When Madonna Zilia first comes to France, how does Monsignor Filiberto react to her?
(a) He is angry when he sees her.
(b) He falls in love with her again.
(c) He is happy to know she cares about him.
(d) He does not trust her.

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

4. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) Dance at court.
(b) Bow before saying goodbye.
(c) Greet him with a kiss.
(d) Wave her hat on the street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

2. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?

3. How does Spoleto convince Madonna Zilia to visit Monsignor Filiberto?

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?

5. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

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