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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 22 - April 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Valeria asks why Sandro has not introduced Mirella to his mother, what is Mirella's explanation?
(a) He is an orphan.
(b) His mother is in New York.
(c) His mother does not approve of Mirella.
(d) It is too old-fashioned.

2. When Riccardo says he has heard Valeria walking around late at night and asks what she has been doing, what is her excuse?
(a) Insomnia.
(b) Tidying the kitchen.
(c) Finishing the ironing.
(d) Writing in her diary.

3. What does Valeria's mother blame her family's misfortunes on?
(a) Being robbed by Bertolotti, the estate manager.
(b) Her husband's laziness.
(c) The war.
(d) The changing times.

4. What does Valeria say to herself when she does not phone Guido?
(a) "Crazy. I have a lot of ironing to do" (145).
(b) "I'm an honest woman" (145).
(c) "Riccardo needs me" (145).
(d) "These drawers won't organize themselves" (145).

5. How had Riccardo earned money the previous year?
(a) Selling cigarettes.
(b) A job at the university.
(c) Working at the bank with Michele.
(d) Tutoring elementary school students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clara offer Valeria after lunch?

2. Where does Valeria's aunt live?

3. What is the color of the slip Valeria buys for herself?

4. What did Guido send Valeria the previous Easter?

5. What does Valeria remember seeing through the window bars at school?

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