View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the townspeople rush to greet Pallura?
(a) They want his candle wax.
(b) He always brings gifts for the children.
(c) They think he has news about the lights.
(d) He is the richest person in town.

2. Why does Professor Gori decide to "stand up for" Cesara Reis after her wedding is postponed?
(a) He wants her to be able to mourn in peace.
(b) He doesn't want anyone to tease her.
(c) He wants to protect her reputation.
(d) He still wants her to have her wedding.

3. What was the goal of literary "Futurists"?
(a) To write about the future.
(b) To create a new type of literature.
(c) To discuss the past.
(d) To start over new.

4. Why do the townspeople of Radusa consult Giacobbe about the red lights?
(a) They think he used to be a holy man.
(b) He offers his help for free.
(c) The mayor suggests him for the job.
(d) They know he is a scientist.

5. How does the woman with the toys feel about the stocky man opening the door in "Broken Toys"?
(a) Entertained.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Confused.
(d) Worried.

6. Why does the mayor of Pietrarsa finally agree to move the fountain?
(a) He gets paid to have the fountain moved.
(b) He lets them vote on it.
(c) He knows the people won't change their minds.
(d) The engineer talks the mayor into it.

7. What do the townspeople do when they go to Mascalico in "The Idolaters"?
(a) They slaughter people.
(b) They smack people.
(c) They rob people.
(d) They destroy their church.

8. Why does Mr. Migri leave town after the wedding is postponed?
(a) Cesara Reis tells him to go.
(b) For vacation.
(c) He doesn't want to get married anymore.
(d) For business.

9. How is Bistino related to the Marquis?
(a) The Marquis owes him money.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They used to work together.
(d) He used to work for him.

10. In "Broken Toys," how does the stocky man feel about the woman with the questions about toys?
(a) He thinks she is boring.
(b) He thinks she is ignorant.
(c) He thinks she is beautiful.
(d) He thinks she is nosy.

11. Why doesn't Giacobbe go through with his plan in the Mascalico church?
(a) He hears the voice of God.
(b) Mascalico residents stop him.
(c) An elderly Mascalico woman talks to him.
(d) His group abandons him.

12. When does the fabric on Professor Gori's frock-coat tear?
(a) As soon as the clerk leaves his house.
(b) A week after he purchases it.
(c) Before he purchases it.
(d) The day before he returns to work.

13. What do the people gathered around the mayor of Pietrarsa's house do?
(a) Threaten him.
(b) Cheer him on.
(c) Charge his house.
(d) Try to get a signature.

14. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," what is wrong with the town's democratic system?
(a) It stalls any progress trying to be made.
(b) There isn't a leader.
(c) There aren't enough people that vote.
(d) It doesn't have term limits.

15. How does Mr. Migri propose to Cesara Reis?
(a) In front of a crowd.
(b) With the help of Professor Gori.
(c) With a written note.
(d) He asks her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the woman with the toys ask the stock man in "Broken Toys"?

2. Who offers to repair the tear in Professor Gori's frock-coat?

3. What does Giacobbe suggest happened to Pallura's candles?

4. When does the stock man open the train door in "Broken Toys"?

5. In "Broken Toys," where are the people traveling from?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 599 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample