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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Poet", what does Delia like to do that Usnelli does not?
(a) Sing.
(b) Talk to the locals.
(c) Drink wine.
(d) Go hiking.

2. In "Dollars and the Demimondaine", who are La Bolognese and Mad Maria?
(a) Housekeepers.
(b) Emanuele's mother and aunt.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Waitresses.

3. In "Desire in November", where does the story take place?
(a) On a sunny morning in October.
(b) On a rainy day in April.
(c) On a winter day in November.
(d) On an odd spring-like day in November.

4. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what does Amilcare get?
(a) Binoculars.
(b) Contacts.
(c) Glasses.
(d) A magnifying glass.

5. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", what does Federico do when he gets to Cinzia?
(a) He cooks her dinner.
(b) He starts thinking about how little time he has before going home.
(c) He makes love to her.
(d) He buys her flowers.

6. In "Sleeping Like Dogs", what does Belmoretto rent to people?
(a) A crystal ball.
(b) A sleeping bag.
(c) A mattress.
(d) Silverware.

7. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what is implied at the end of the story?
(a) The soldier and the woman get married.
(b) The soldier is arrested.
(c) The soldier and the woman have sex.
(d) The woman kills herself.

8. "The Adventure of a Clerk," what does Enrico want to talk about but can't?
(a) His stomach flu.
(b) His wonderful night.
(c) His weird dreams.
(d) His wife's pregnancy.

9. "The Adventure of a Clerk," what does Enrico Gnei do before work?
(a) Eats breakfast and shaves.
(b) Drinks a beer.
(c) Puts gas in his car.
(d) Kisses his wife good-bye.

10. In "Dollars and the Demimondaine", what is the relationship between Emanuele and Jolanda?
(a) Pimp and prostitute.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Husband and wife.

11. In "Desire in November", what does Linda do for Barbagallo?
(a) Gives him a bath.
(b) Wash his underwear.
(c) Cook a meal for him.
(d) Finds a bed for him.

12. In "Dollars and the Demimondaine", what does the word "demimondaine" mean?
(a) A woman who is more socially acceptable than a prostitute but not quite a respectable woman.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Female servant.
(d) Barmaid.

13. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", what does Antonio buy?
(a) A new easel.
(b) A potter's wheel.
(c) An old-fashioned camera.
(d) A new outfit.

14. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", what does Federico do while traveling?
(a) He eats.
(b) He reads.
(c) He makes phone calls.
(d) He sleeps.

15. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", what does Antonio become obsessed with?
(a) Painting pictures of his friends' children.
(b) Yelling at strangers.
(c) Admiring Bice's photography.
(d) Taking pictures of Bice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Desire in November", what did Barbagallo get arrested for repeatedly?

2. In "The Adventure of a Reader", what does Amedeo like to do other than read?

3. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what is the woman's initial response to the soldier's advances?

4. In "Desire in November", when did Barbagallo's clothes get stolen?

5. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", who is Cinzia?

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