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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Belfagor's name when he pretends to be a man?
(a) Michael.
(b) Rodrick.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Paul.

2. Why is Malpelo willing to do dangerous tasks in the mines?
(a) He feels he doesn't have a family.
(b) He doesn't want to lose his job.
(c) He gets paid more money to do them.
(d) He always stands up to a challenge.

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

4. What does Bianca do when her father criticizes Torranza?
(a) Fights back.
(b) Stays silent.
(c) Asks to go to town.
(d) Goes to her room.

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

6. What does Gianmatteo suggest the king have a large group of people play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Harps.
(c) Horns.
(d) Guitars.

7. How does Monsignor Filiberto feel about Madonna Zilia's requested oath of silence?
(a) He thinks it's too long.
(b) He thinks it's fair.
(c) He thinks it's childish.
(d) He thinks it's a bluff.

8. What does the king of France change the award to in "Madonna Zilia"?
(a) 5,000 francs.
(b) 20,000 francs.
(c) 15,000 francs.
(d) 10,000 francs.

9. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco like to play pranks on Calandrino?
(a) Because he does the same to them.
(b) Because he is easy to fool.
(c) Because he overreacts.
(d) Because he's hard to trick.

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

11. What does Hermes Torranza write in letters to Bianca?
(a) He sends her recipes.
(b) He suggests books for her to read.
(c) He plans her future.
(d) He gives her advice.

12. Even though the other miners hate Malpelo, why do they keep him around?
(a) Out of respect for his father.
(b) His mother begged them.
(c) Because he is a hard worker.
(d) They signed a contract with him.

13. How does Malpelo treat Ranocchio when he starts working at the mine?
(a) He teaches him.
(b) He jokes with him.
(c) He beats him.
(d) He ignores him.

14. What does Hermes Torranza do for a living?
(a) Paint pictures.
(b) Write poetry.
(c) Compose music.
(d) Build sculptures.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Calandrino want a helitropia stone?

2. When she visits Monsignor Filiberto, what does Madonna Zilia tell him that disappoints him?

3. What does Maso say the helitropia stone does to people?

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

5. How does Malpelo's sister feel about him?

(see the answer keys)

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