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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the miners find where Malpelo's father died?
(a) His pants.
(b) His shoe.
(c) His bag.
(d) A note.

3. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?
(a) She should get her husband help.
(b) She should leave her husband.
(c) She should ignore her husband politely.
(d) She should reconcile with her husband.

4. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?
(a) That she does not love him.
(b) That she is moving out of town.
(c) That she can't stay long.
(d) That she didn't even want to visit him.

5. How does Malpelo feel about people who get to work outside?
(a) He mocks them.
(b) He envies them.
(c) He hates them.
(d) He is curious about them.

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

7. How long does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to not speak for?
(a) Four years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

8. Why does Calandrino's wife yell at him when he comes home?
(a) Because he is late.
(b) Because she is hungry.
(c) Because he skipped work.
(d) Because he has rocks with him.

9. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?
(a) Makes them able to fly.
(b) Makes them invisible.
(c) Makes them taller.
(d) Makes them sleepy.

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

11. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?
(a) He wants to know who Belfagor is.
(b) He is worried about his daughter.
(c) He wants him to marry is daughter.
(d) He wants his money back.

12. When Malpelo is accused by the other workers, how does Ranocchio react?
(a) He calls for the boss.
(b) He defends Malpelo.
(c) He ignores the whole scene.
(d) He accuses Malpelo too.

13. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco suggest looking for a helitropia stone on holiday?
(a) They have the day off of work.
(b) No one else will be around.
(c) They want to find one before then.
(d) It's a lucky holiday.

14. Why does Belfagor want to possess the daughter of a wealthy man?
(a) Because he is bored.
(b) So he can get revenge.
(c) So he can get some of his money back.
(d) So Gianmatteo can control her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?

2. Why does Madonna Zilia ask Monsignor Filiberto to take an oath?

3. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?

4. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco tell Calandrino he should have avoided his wife?

5. What happens with the rocks Bruno and Buffalmaco throw?

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