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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alberto Moravia's Competition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Malpelo tell Ranocchio when he takes him to the place where his father died?
(a) He tells Ranocchio to find a new job.
(b) He tells Ranocchio his father's stories.
(c) He tells Ranocchio to always be careful.
(d) He tells Ranocchio nothing.

2. What does Calandrino think his wife did when he walked through the door?
(a) Lied to him.
(b) Smacked him.
(c) Cancelled his magic.
(d) Told Bruno and Buffalmaco what happened.

3. Why does Bianca return to San Dona?
(a) To escape her husband.
(b) To help her parents.
(c) To find a job.
(d) To write a book.

4. In "Competition," who teaches the narrator about the "law of competition"?
(a) His father.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His uncle.

5. Where does the narrator of "Competition" see Eunice kiss another man?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) On a bridge.
(c) Outside a store.
(d) Behind her cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?

2. Why do the townspeople rush to greet Pallura?

3. Why do the Carrettas criticize Torranza?

4. Why are people arguing on the train in "Broken Toys"?

5. How does Bistino feel about the Countess?

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