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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 26, 1950 - January 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Giacinta get extra money from her husband?
(a) She gets money for the electrical bill every month, even though it is supposed to be bi-monthly.
(b) She sells the jewelry he gives her.
(c) She lies about school expenses.
(d) She sneaks it out of his wallet.

2. What does Valeria work on while her mother sews?
(a) She cleans in the kitchen.
(b) She knits.
(c) She writes in her diary.
(d) She organizes her father's ties.

3. Until she started working, what would Valeria do with her old school friends occasionally?
(a) Sit in the palazzi.
(b) Have lunch in town.
(c) Play cards in the afternoon.
(d) Sewing.

4. What did Valeria's mother used to say about Michele, when they were engaged?
(a) That he was handsome but foolish.
(b) That he seemed untrustworthy.
(c) That he had the head of a poet or hero.
(d) That he needed a better job.

5. On which day does Valeria buy the notebook?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What composer does Michele especially like?

2. Why can Riccardo not go the Christmas Eve dance?

3. How does Mirella know that Valeria will go to Giuliana's even though she says she will not?

4. What does Mirella want her parents to buy her with their Christmas bonus money?

5. What does Valeria buy on the way to the tobacco shop?

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