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

2. In "Desire in November", what is Linda's occupation?
(a) Waitress.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Fur shop assistant.
(d) Nun.

3. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", what is Antonino Paraggi's profession?
(a) Performance artist.
(b) Painter.
(c) Sculptor.
(d) Photographer.

4. 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 woman kills herself.
(c) The soldier and the woman have sex.
(d) The soldier is arrested.

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

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

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

8. "The Adventure of a Clerk," who does Enrico talk to at work?
(a) His sister.
(b) His wife.
(c) His best friend.
(d) His boss.

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

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

11. In "Desire in November", what does Barbagallo touch repeatedly?
(a) Falling snow.
(b) Fur coats.
(c) Himself.
(d) Running water.

12. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", who does Antonio fall in love with?
(a) Maria-nunziata.
(b) Mad Maria.
(c) Bice.
(d) Armanda.

13. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what does Amilcare worry about?
(a) That the last great thrill of his life is over.
(b) His weight.
(c) If he needs a new job.
(d) His fading looks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Sleeping Like Dogs", who does Belmoretto go to see?

2. In "The Adventure of a Poet", what does Usnelli have a hard time doing?

3. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what is the woman doing when the soldier first tries to touch her?

4. In "Dollars and the Demimondaine", what does the word "demimondaine" mean?

5. In "Theft in a Pastry Shop", who is still in the pastry shop when the police arrive?

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