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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. Where does Valeria's aunt live?
(a) Venice.
(b) Verona.
(c) Vicenza.
(d) Padua.

2. On what occasion does Guido walk Valeria to church?
(a) Easter Sunday.
(b) Good Friday.
(c) Ash Wednesday.
(d) Holy Thursday.

3. What does Michele do after drying Valeria's eyes with his handkerchief?
(a) He picks up his newspaper.
(b) He asks her if she's alright.
(c) He suggests they go for a walk.
(d) He goes out.

4. When Valeria and Michele stay home instead of going to a movie, how does she feel when listening to Wagner?
(a) Heroic and ready for rebellion or sacrifice.
(b) Despairing, unable to forgive herself.
(c) Unsettled and uncertain, unable to sit still.
(d) Filled with rage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose large picture is on Valeria's bedroom wall?

2. Why does Valeria conclude that she cannot do anything for Riccardo?

3. What is Riccardo's treatment of Marina like in front of Valeria?

4. What is Valeria's mother's attitude toward the director?

5. Who did Michele describe as a saint?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mirella respond when Valeria asks her to bring Riccardo his eggs?

2. How has Michele's opinion of Clara changed?

3. How does Valeria's mother behave at the Easter lunch?

4. When does Valeria think her anxiety started? What does she attribute it to?

5. What does Clara tell Valeria about Michele's film?

6. In his letters from Africa, what plans did Michele propose?

7. Why does Valeria not like Marina?

8. How does Michele reply when Valeria points out to him that Mirella still is not home?

9. Why does Mirella say she would like to hear that Valeria enjoys her work?

10. When the children's friends visit, how do they respond to Valeria?

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