View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Antonio Fogazzaro's An Idea of Hermes Torranza.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Malpelo's mother ashamed of him?
(a) Because people gossip about him.
(b) Because he insults her.
(c) Because he beats people.
(d) Because he works a poor job.

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

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

5. Why does Belfagor try to flee town?
(a) Onesta cheated on him.
(b) He has run out of money.
(c) Onesta kicked him out.
(d) He is no longer in love with Onesta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?

3. What does Monsignor Filiberto do for a living?

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

5. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 293 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample