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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 still wants her to have her wedding.
(d) He wants to protect her reputation.

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

3. Why doesn't Cesara Reis work as a tutor for Mr. Migri?
(a) She needs more money.
(b) She doesn't know enough.
(c) She doesn't like children.
(d) She can't leave home for that long.

4. How does Bistino feel about the Countess?
(a) He thinks she is a fake.
(b) He thinks she is cruel.
(c) He thinks she is boring.
(d) He thinks she nags.

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

6. What does Professor Gori do after he tells the wedding party the wedding will go as planned?
(a) He yells at them.
(b) He rips off his sleeve.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He jumps up and down.

7. What meetings are held in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" to try to resolve the problems with the fountain?
(a) Council meetings.
(b) Town hall meetings.
(c) Official mayor meetings.
(d) Court meetings.

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

9. How does the engineer of Pietrarsa respond to the narrator's bet?
(a) He refuses to take the bet.
(b) He is worried he is right.
(c) He thinks he is a fool.
(d) He changes the time frame to two years.

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

11. When is a new express train line built in "Broken Toys"?
(a) After Italy is liberated.
(b) Once the old line is sold.
(c) In 1960.
(d) When Germany lends Italy money.

12. How does the Marquis treat Nunzia when he moves in?
(a) Like a servant.
(b) Rudely.
(c) Kindly.
(d) He ignores her.

13. What role does Professor Gori play in Cesara Reis's marriage?
(a) He performs the wedding.
(b) He plans the wedding.
(c) He introduces her to the groom.
(d) He pays for the wedding.

14. What does Giacobbe discover about Pallura?
(a) He is covered in blood.
(b) He is missing.
(c) He melted all the candle wax.
(d) He is unconscious.

15. Why does Professor Gori think he missed Cesara Reis's wedding?
(a) He was late trying to fix his coat.
(b) He saw her getting into a car.
(c) All the people are standing outside.
(d) He doesn't know what time it starts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Giacobbe get inside the church in Mascalico?

2. How do the other townspeople react the Giacobbe's theory of what happened to Pallura's candles?

3. In "The Idolaters," how do people know that Pallura has arrived?

4. What does the priest in "The Idolaters" do with the statuesof San Pantaleone?

5. What is Cesara Reis doing when Professor Gori goes into her apartment?

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