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

2. In "Sleeping Like Dogs", who does Belmoretto go to see?
(a) A psychic.
(b) Mad Maria.
(c) La Bolognese.
(d) His mother.

3. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", who does Antonino Paraggi look down upon?
(a) Potters.
(b) Clowns.
(c) Musicians.
(d) Amateur photographers.

4. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", is Federico rich?
(a) He is at the beginning but not at the end.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) It doesn't say.

5. In "Theft in a Pastry Shop", who is in charge of the robbery?
(a) A monkey.
(b) Dritto.
(c) Baby.
(d) Uora-Uora

6. In "The Adventure of a Reader", where does Amedeo like to read?
(a) His kitchen.
(b) The beach.
(c) On the bus.
(d) In his bedroom.

7. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", where does Amilcare go?
(a) To his favorite cafe.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) To his mother's house.
(d) To his hometown.

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

9. In "Transit Bed", what is Seddu's profession?
(a) Priest.
(b) Police officer.
(c) Nun.
(d) Hotel owner.

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

11. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what does Amilcare no longer enjoy?
(a) Taking a shower.
(b) Life.
(c) Being a child.
(d) Eating pastries.

12. In "The Adventure of a Poet", what "scandalous" thing does Delia do?
(a) Goes streaking.
(b) Kills a baby fish with her bare hands.
(c) Swims naked.
(d) Kisses another man.

13. In "Desire in November", how is Barbagallo perceived by most women?
(a) As a comedian.
(b) As a pervert.
(c) As a Casa Nova.
(d) As a saint.

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

15. In "Desire in November", what is the priest giving away?
(a) Flannel underwear.
(b) Frozen turkeys.
(c) Uggs.
(d) Wool socks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", who had Amilcare been in love with?

2. In "Sleeping Like Dogs", where does the story take place?

3. "The Adventure of a Clerk," what does Enrico want to talk about but can't?

4. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", where does the story take place?

5. In "Transit Bed", what is Gim's profession?

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