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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mirella wear to Mass that she bought for herself?
(a) A rough straw hat.
(b) A red scarf.
(c) An elegant pair of gloves.
(d) A purse.

2. After Easter, what new element does Valeria notice in her relationship with Guido?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Desire.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Sinfulness.

3. When Valeria asks why Sandro has not introduced Mirella to his mother, what is Mirella's explanation?
(a) It is too old-fashioned.
(b) He is an orphan.
(c) His mother does not approve of Mirella.
(d) His mother is in New York.

4. When Valeria talks to Mirella after Guido drives her home from the café, where is Sandro?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) In the air.
(c) At sea.
(d) Vienna.

5. What does Sandro tell Valeria that he possesses?
(a) Words.
(b) Time.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Money.

6. When Michele is looking pale and troubled, what does he want Valeria to do?
(a) Convince Riccardo to got to Argentina.
(b) Go see Clara for him.
(c) Quit her job.
(d) Bring him a drink.

7. What does Mirella say about money?
(a) It makes everything possible.
(b) It's the only thing she cares about.
(c) The poor should never see it close up.
(d) Valeria needs to be smarter in handling it.

8. What does Mirella say she did with her diary?
(a) Destroyed it.
(b) Gave it to Sabina to keep.
(c) Took it to the office.
(d) Hid it somewhere where Valeria would never find it.

9. Where did Sandro first meet his wife?
(a) Venice.
(b) New York.
(c) Genoa.
(d) Rome.

10. What do Michele and the children do on Sundays?
(a) Sleep in.
(b) Read the international news together.
(c) Go for a picnic.
(d) Go on a long walk.

11. What does Clara offer Valeria after lunch?
(a) Chocolates from a box.
(b) American cigarettes.
(c) Marital advice.
(d) A glass of wine.

12. What does Valeria find when she searches Mirella's room?
(a) Mirella's diary.
(b) A new dress.
(c) Nothing of importance.
(d) Letters from Sandro.

13. What does Michele do when Valeria kisses him on the lips?
(a) He talks about creating love.
(b) He kisses her back.
(c) He turns back toward his paper.
(d) He jumps up and says that the children might come in.

14. What does Valeria whisper to herself as she walks home after talking with the director?
(a) Guido.
(b) Venice.
(c) Michele.
(d) Spring.

15. What is Valeria's mother always working on?
(a) The garden.
(b) Embroidery.
(c) Sweaters for the children.
(d) Cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Valeria to mutter "Thieves, murdering thieves" (123) to herself?

2. When Riccardo says he has heard Valeria walking around late at night and asks what she has been doing, what is her excuse?

3. How does Mirella feel when she hears her name at the law office?

4. What did Valeria study?

5. What is Clara helping the Cossatis with?

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