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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. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what has Amilcare been avoiding?
(a) His ex-girlfriend.
(b) Reading the papers.
(c) Taking a shower.
(d) His hometown.

2. In "The Adventure of a Reader", what does Amedeo do while having sex?
(a) Sneezes repeatedly.
(b) Burps.
(c) Reads his book.
(d) Falls asleep.

3. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", what does Federico do while traveling?
(a) He reads.
(b) He makes phone calls.
(c) He sleeps.
(d) He eats.

4. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what does Amilcare get?
(a) A magnifying glass.
(b) Contacts.
(c) Binoculars.
(d) Glasses.

5. "The Adventure of a Clerk," how does Enrico Gnei feel after starting work?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Ill.
(c) Energized.
(d) Tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Bather", where is Isotta found when she receives help?

2. In "Desire in November", what is the priest giving away?

3. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", what does Antonio become obsessed with?

4. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what makes the soldier think that the woman sitting next to him wants him to touch her?

5. In "Transit Bed", what is Gim's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Clerk", what is the clerk doing?

2. In "The Adventure of a Bather", who is the bather?

3. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", why doesn't Antonino like amateur photographs?

4. In "Desire in November", why is Barbagallo by the fur shop?

5. In "Theft in a Pastry Shop", how do the thieves escape?

6. In "Theft in a Pastry Shop", what makes the thieves more excited than money? Why?

7. In "The Adventure of a Reader", what does Amedeo like to do?

8. In "Desire in November", who is Linda?

9. In "The Adventure of a Clerk", why doesn't the clerk talk to anyone about what he is thinking and feeling?

10. Write a synopsis of "The Adventure of a Soldier".

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