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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. By whom was Giovanni Verga influenced?
(a) The English.
(b) The Spanish.
(c) The French.
(d) The Germans.

2. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?
(a) He refuses to take the bet.
(b) He changes the time frame to two years.
(c) He is worried he is right.
(d) He thinks he is a fool.

3. What type of poetry does Professor Farsatti say Mount San Dona reminds him of?
(a) French.
(b) British.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

4. What is Monsignor Filiberto's reaction to Madonna Zilia's lack of interest in him?
(a) He moves to a different town.
(b) He cries.
(c) He falls ill.
(d) He teases her.

5. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?
(a) They are pretending to be angry.
(b) They are trying to see who can throw the highest.
(c) They are bored.
(d) They want to see who they hit.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?

2. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?

3. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?

4. How does Bianca describe her feelings for Hermes Torranza?

5. What time of day do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest Calandrino look for the helitropia stone?

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