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

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

3. How do the other townspeople react the Giacobbe's theory of what happened to Pallura's candles?
(a) They are angered by it.
(b) They agree with him.
(c) They ignore him.
(d) They are understanding.

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

5. Why does the engineer in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" avoid the narrator?
(a) Because he is embarrassed.
(b) Because he kissed his wife.
(c) Because he hates him.
(d) Because he owes him money.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the narrator of "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" meets the engineer, what work has been done to the fountain?

2. Why does Mr. Migri leave town after the wedding is postponed?

3. How does Nunzia describe the Countess?

4. How does the wedding party respond when Professor Gori says Cesara Reis's wedding will go as planned?

5. How does Nunzia try to raise her social status?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Fountain of Pietrarsa," how does the engineer feel at the end of the story?

2. What role does Professor Gori play in Cesara Reis's engagement?

3. In "The Idolaters," why are the townspeople so eager for Pallura to arrive?

4. Why is progress on the fountain in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa" continually stalled?

5. What happens to the statue of San Pantaleone at the end of "The Idolaters"?

6. Why do the townspeople of Pietrarsa gather outside the mayor's house in "The Fountain of Pietrarsa"?

7. Why doesn't Pallura have candle wax with him in "The Idolaters"?

8. How does Nunzia initially feel about the Marquis?

9. What happens after Nunzia invites the Marquis over for dinner?

10. Why does Bistino no longer work for the Marquis?

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