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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Luigi Pirandello's the Tight Frock-Coat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's a bluff.
(b) He thinks it's childish.
(c) He thinks it's fair.
(d) He thinks it's too long.

2. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?
(a) Stays silent.
(b) Goes to her room.
(c) Fights back.
(d) Asks to go to town.

3. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?
(a) She likes him as a friend.
(b) She does not like him at all.
(c) She likes him more than a friend.
(d) She loves him.

4. Why do the Carrettas criticize Torranza?
(a) For his belief in the afterlife.
(b) For his feeble mind.
(c) For his many wives.
(d) For his writing skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers to repair the tear in Professor Gori's frock-coat?

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

3. How do the other townspeople react the Giacobbe's theory of what happened to Pallura's candles?

4. Why does the visit from Dalla Carretta disappoint Bianca?

5. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?

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