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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Bruno and Buffalmaco throw stones in the air?
(a) They are trying to see who can throw the highest.
(b) They are bored.
(c) They want to see who they hit.
(d) They are pretending to be angry.

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

3. What do people think caused Malpelo to have red hair?
(a) His bad soul.
(b) His mother's sins.
(c) The hot day he was born on.
(d) His temper.

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

5. During which century did Boccacio write?
(a) The 17th.
(b) The 15th.
(c) The 14th.
(d) The 16th.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their visit, what does Monsignor Filiberto ask of Madonna Zilia?

2. Why can't Belfagor leave town?

3. At the end of "Eighth Day, Third Story," how does Calandrino feel about his wife?

4. What does Torranza tell Bianca about her marriage in his urgent letter?

5. Why does Belfagor tease Gianmatteo about the large group of people performing in front of the king?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the rulers of Hell learn about the holy man's vision in "Story of the Devil Who Took a Wife"?

2. What does the king of France do when no doctor can cure Monsignor Filiberto?

3. How does Bianca react when she learns of Torranza's death?

4. How does Bianca's relationship with Torranza develop?

5. How does Madonna Zilia try to release Monsignor Filiberto from his oath?

6. Why does Malpelo refuse to work in the room where his father died?

7. How does Belfagor say he will make Gianmatteo rich?

8. How does Malpelo feel about his job at the coal mine?

9. What does Calandrino believe ruined his magic?

10. How does Bianca know her relationship with Torranza is over?

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