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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Giovanni Verga's Rosso Malpelo.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?
(a) His bad soul.
(b) His temper.
(c) The hot day he was born on.
(d) His mother's sins.

3. Where does Ranocchio like to visit most?
(a) The cliffs.
(b) The meadow.
(c) The town.
(d) The ravine.

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

5. Why does Spoleto help Monsignor Filiberto see Madonna Zilia?
(a) Because Filiberto paid him.
(b) Because he owes Filiberto.
(c) Because they are friends.
(d) Because his priest made him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?

2. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

3. What does Calandrino do for a living?

4. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

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

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