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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1 on a stormy afternoon, what does everyone do while the hail pelts the windows?
(a) Talk to one another.
(b) Listen to music.
(c) Play card games.
(d) Read aloud.

2. In Part 1, what does Elio compare passion to?
(a) Heat.
(b) Fire.
(c) Blazing sun.
(d) Furnace.

3. In Part 1, what does Oliver say to the person who drove with him to Elio's house?
(a) "Arrivederci."
(b) "Later."
(c) "See ya."
(d) "Bye."

4. In Part 1, other than summer when does Elio's family come to B?
(a) May Day.
(b) Feast of St. Stephen.
(c) Ferragosto.
(d) Christmas.

5. How does Elio know Oliver's religion?
(a) He sees Oliver reading the Bible.
(b) Oliver talks about it.
(c) He sees Oliver performing religious rites.
(d) Jewelry he wears.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1, how many years has Elio's family been hosting young academics?

2. What does Elio do at the end of Part 1?

3. What illness does Vimini have?

4. In Part 1, whose room does Elio move to when summer guests arrive?

5. What is the owner of the bartabaccheria mopping his floor with in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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