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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 Belfagor offer Gianmatteo in exchange for his help?
(a) A chance to go to heaven.
(b) Money.
(c) A wife.
(d) Labor.

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?
(a) They want to find one before then.
(b) It's a lucky holiday.
(c) No one else will be around.
(d) They have the day off of work.

3. Why does Madonna Zilia travel to France to see Monsignor Filiberto?
(a) The king of France invites her.
(b) Filiberto offers her money.
(c) She travels there accidentally.
(d) She hears he is still keeping his oath.

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

5. What do people think of Monsignor Filiberto's silence?
(a) They think he is stupid for agreeing to it.
(b) They don't even notice.
(c) They think it is a physical sickness.
(d) They think he has lost his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?

2. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

3. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?

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

5. What custom does Madonna Zilia refuse with Monsignor Filiberto?

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