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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 21 - March 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the director's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Blond.
(c) Black.
(d) Mostly white.

2. What did Valeria's mother used to say about Michele, when they were engaged?
(a) That he was handsome but foolish.
(b) That he had the head of a poet or hero.
(c) That he needed a better job.
(d) That he seemed untrustworthy.

3. Where does Valeria hide the notebook when she first brings it home?
(a) In the closet.
(b) In the desk drawer.
(c) In the ragbag.
(d) With the linens.

4. Who did Michele describe as a saint?
(a) His mother-in-law.
(b) Valeria.
(c) His mother.
(d) Clara.

5. What does Valeria work on while her mother sews?
(a) She knits.
(b) She writes in her diary.
(c) She cleans in the kitchen.
(d) She organizes her father's ties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Valeria and Michele tell the children not to tell anyone about during the war?

2. What is Valeria's mother always working on?

3. What does Michele offer Valeria when she looks pale?

4. What does Valeria plan to open on Christmas Eve?

5. What causes Valeria to mutter "Thieves, murdering thieves" (123) to herself?

(see the answer key)

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