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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Transit Bed", where does Gim hide?
(a) The shed.
(b) The bathroom.
(c) In a closet.
(d) The trunk of a car.

2. In "Desire in November", when did Barbagallo's clothes get stolen?
(a) That morning.
(b) November.
(c) In the fall.
(d) In the summertime.

3. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", where does Cinzia live?
(a) Rome.
(b) Venice.
(c) New York City.
(d) Paris.

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

5. In "Desire in November", what does Barbagallo fall asleep on?
(a) A church pew.
(b) A bed of hay.
(c) A table top.
(d) A bed of furs.

6. In "The Adventure of a Reader", why does the woman get mad at Amedeo?
(a) He keeps staring at her chest.
(b) He stole her book.
(c) He burps in her face.
(d) He is reading and not paying enough attention to her.

7. "The Adventure of a Clerk," how does Enrico Gnei feel after starting work?
(a) Ill.
(b) Tired.
(c) Hungry.
(d) Energized.

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

9. In "Transit Bed", what does Gim want while hiding?
(a) Water.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) A gin and tonic.

10. In "The Adventure of a Poet", where does the story take place?
(a) A coastal town.
(b) A factory.
(c) The tundra.
(d) A desert.

11. In "The Adventure of a Poet", what is the relationship between Usnelli and Delia?
(a) Boyfriend and girlfriend.
(b) Business partners.
(c) Brother and sister.
(d) Husband and wife.

12. "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.

13. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", who is Cinzia?
(a) Federico's girlfriend.
(b) Federico's maid.
(c) Federico's mother.
(d) Federico's sister.

14. In "The Adventure of a Reader", what does the woman do in front of Amedeo?
(a) Takes a shower.
(b) Kisses another man.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Changes out of her bikini.

15. In "Dollars and the Demimondaine", who gets arrested?
(a) A sailor.
(b) Jolanda.
(c) Emanuele.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Transit Bed", what is Armanda's profession?

2. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what does Amilcare worry about?

3. In "Transit Bed", who is Lilin?

4. "The Adventure of a Clerk," who does Enrico talk to at work?

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

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