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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. What does Giovanna do with the cake Costanza sends Nella?

2. What sets Corrado apart from his siblings in Giovanna's perception?

3. What does Giovanna do to Silvestro because of the way he insults her in Part IV?

4. How does Giovanna think she can be beautiful in Part IV, if not physically?

5. Where does Corrado want to go walking with Giovanna in Part IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Corrado tell Giovanna about Rosario's feelings for her that shocks her in Part IV?

2. Why is Giovanna so upset that Nella is going to see Mariano again in Part IV?

3. What does Giovanna say to Don Giacomo in Part IV that he does not hear because she says it too softly?

4. Why does Costanza give Giovanna her bracelet?

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

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

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

8. How does Corrado behave towards Giovanna when he picks her up with his friend Corrado?

9. Why does Giovanna get so upset and turn pale in Part III at her father's new house with Costanza?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Giovanna become so obsessed with the idea of her physical attractiveness, especially concerning her face? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What does Giovanna think about Vittoria after their first meeting? Why do you think Giovanna's parents agree to let her meet Vittoria, given their hostile feelings towards Vittoria? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

What is Giovanna's impression of the dynamics of her mother Nella's friendship with Costanza? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

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