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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aldo Palazzeschi's Bistino and the Marquis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 16th.
(b) The 15th.
(c) The 17th.
(d) The 14th.

2. What does Calandrino do for a living?
(a) Sculpts.
(b) Sings.
(c) Writes.
(d) Paints.

3. What is Cesara Reis doing when Professor Gori goes into her apartment?
(a) Crying.
(b) Kneeling.
(c) Pacing.
(d) Laughing.

4. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?
(a) Because he hates him.
(b) Because he kissed his wife.
(c) Because he owes him money.
(d) Because he is embarrassed.

5. What does Beneto consider above all other things in his rule?
(a) Money.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Nature.
(d) Fame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" bet the engineer?

2. What award did Luigi Pirandello win in 1934?

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

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

5. How does Mr. Migri propose to Cesara Reis?

(see the answer key)

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