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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. What does Angela mostly talk about when Costanza brings Giovanna to their house for the first time after Nella and Andrea's separation?
(a) Corrado.
(b) Ida.
(c) Tonino.
(d) Rosario.

2. What happens in June in Part III that embarasses Giovanna?
(a) She does not get promoted to her next grade level.
(b) She is kicked out of school.
(c) She is robbed.
(d) She is arrested.

3. How old is Giovanna when she first hears Roberto speak?
(a) Almost 15.
(b) 18.
(c) 13.
(d) Almost 20.

4. What does Giuliana tell Giovanna that is kind in Part III?
(a) She has heard what happened with Giovanna's parents and she is very sorry about it.
(b) She has heard Giovanna broke up with a boyfriend and she would like to help Giovanna get through the hard time.
(c) She has heard that Corrado treated her badly and she will speak to him about it.
(d) She has heard that Vittoria has been difficult and she will try to get her to behave better.

5. Why does Giuliana want Angela and Giovanna to meet Roberto?
(a) They are like sister to Giuliana.
(b) They are good high school girls from Vomero.
(c) She does not like to be alone with Roberto.
(d) She wants Roberto to understand that she is not intimidated by younger women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sinister word does Giovanna use to think about how the Lord treats humans?

2. What does Mariano bring to Giovanna's house the first time he visits in Part IV?

3. Where does Andrea eventually move with Costanza?

4. What does Giovanna tell Roberto is her impression of the Gospels?

5. Who does Giovanna tell Angela and Ida she is more of a whore than?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Vittoria tell Giovanna she should come to hear speak in her church in Part III?

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

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

4. In Part III, what does Giovanna tell Angela and Ida about her love life?

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

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

7. What anguishes Nella about Giovanna's bracelet?

8. What is one thing Giovanna hates about the Gospels?

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

10. Why is Giovanna humiliated in Part III?

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