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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?
(a) She is embarrassed by him.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She is afraid for him.
(d) She loves him.

2. How much older is Hermes Torranza than Bianca?
(a) They are the same age.
(b) About 10 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) Over 20 years.

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

4. Why does Monsignor Filiberto go to France?
(a) To help the king write a book.
(b) To help the king build a new castle.
(c) To help the king win a war.
(d) To help the king find a wife.

5. What does Calandrino ask Maso about the magic rocks?
(a) What type of magic they do.
(b) Where he can find them.
(c) Who owns the most magic rocks.
(d) What they look like.

6. Why does Bianca stay silent after learning of Torranza's death?
(a) She wants to hear what they think first.
(b) She doesn't have anything to say.
(c) She is shocked.
(d) She doesn't want anyone to know how she feels about him.

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

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

9. What does Spoleto dress as to trick Madonna Zilia?
(a) A priest.
(b) A street vendor.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A teacher.

10. Where is Professor Farsatti from?
(a) Mount San Dona.
(b) Padua.
(c) Emilio.
(d) Florence.

11. Why does Belfagor do as Onesta says in their marriage?
(a) He is trying to trick her.
(b) He fears she'll find out the truth.
(c) She has power over him.
(d) Those were his directions.

12. Where does Maso discuss magic rocks in front of Calandrino?
(a) The church.
(b) The market.
(c) His house.
(d) The center of town.

13. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?
(a) A hug.
(b) Her hand in marriage.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A day to have lunch together.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?

2. Why does the king seek out Gianmatteo?

3. What does the king of France tell the doctors will happen if they fail to treat Monsignor Filiberto?

4. What lesson does Malpelo try to show Ranocchio about working in the mines?

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

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