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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 61 - 126).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does one of Giovanna's uncles say to her about her father Andrea?
(a) He would like to make amends with her father.
(b) Luckily she has nothing of her father in her.
(c) Her father could not help being the bad person he was.
(d) Her father would have to ask the rest of the family for forgiveness if he ever wanted to have a relationship with them again.

2. What does Giovanna tell Vittoria about her mother's friendship with Costanza?
(a) That Nella hates Costanza secretly.
(b) That Nella thinks Costanza is a terrible snob.
(c) That Nella suspects Costanza is cheating on Mariano.
(d) That Nella is somewhat dominated by Costanza.

3. What is one thing that strikes Giovanna as odd about the fight she hears about that her father and Mariano have in Part II?
(a) Andrea speaks in a dialect he almost never uses.
(b) Andrea jumps out of the window.
(c) Andrea accuses Mariano of stealing money.
(d) Andrea throws something and breaks it.

4. What does Vittoria argue with the cemetery attendant about?
(a) The uncut grass.
(b) The tipped-over tombstones.
(c) The dirt on the path.
(d) The broken gate.

5. What street does Giovanna live on?
(a) La Strada Frida.
(b) La Strada Mina.
(c) San Giacomo dei Capri.
(d) San Lucia dei Radi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Costanza say she is giving her beautiful bracelet to Giovanna?

2. What piece of jewelry does Vittoria ask Giovanna about during their first visit?

3. What does Vittoria compliment Costanza on?

4. Who is Enzo's daughter that Giovanna meets in Part II?

5. What does Ida tell Giovanna about Vittoria?

(see the answer key)

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