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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Giovanna feel out of place at church after hearing Roberto speak?

2. What does Giovanna often eat with her father when he visits her in Part III?

3. Why does Giovanna think Vittoria is pleased with her in Part IV?

4. What does Corrado bring to Giovanna from Vittoria?

5. What does Don Giacomo tell Giovanna he feels when he runs into her by chance in Part IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Giovanna think about Andrea's handling of her school principal?

2. How does Nella seem to feel about Andrea after he leaves her and Giovanna?

3. Why does Giovanna think Andrea disappears from her life the first time in Part III?

4. How does Andrea react to the knowledge that Giovanna is friends with Roberto Matese?

5. Why is Vittoria proud of Giovanna in Part IV?

6. Why does Giovanna hurt Silvestro in Part IV?

7. What misgivings does Giovanna have about Giuliana's relationship with Roberto?

8. Why does Nella tell Giovanna she finds she can not hate Andrea?

9. Why does Andrea ask Giovanna to give the bracelet back to Costanza in Part III?

10. What happens between Corrado and Giovanna in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the specific things Giovanna discovers about her parents after Vittoria implores her to observe them closely? How do these observances make Giovanna feel, and why? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining the dynamics Giovanna observes that are at play between Vittoria's relationship with Margherita, Guiliana, Corrado, and Tonini, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

How would you describe Giovanna's relationship with her friend Angela early in the novel? How and why does the girls' relationship change as the novel progresses? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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