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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 17 - February 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Valeria's mother say she does not like armchairs?
(a) They inspire idleness and melancholy.
(b) They hurt her back.
(c) They are unattractive.
(d) They remind her of her mother.

2. Who invites Riccardo and Mirella to a dance?
(a) The Cossatis.
(b) The Maldinis.
(c) The Caprellis.
(d) Their school friends.

3. Who drove Valeria home during the war?
(a) Her father.
(b) Michele.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) The director.

4. What did Valeria and Michele tell the children not to tell anyone about during the war?
(a) That they were spies.
(b) That they had bought shoes on the black market.
(c) That they were smuggling liquor.
(d) That had hidden their money behind the chimney.

5. What does Sandro give Mirella for her birthday?
(a) A red coat.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) A ring.
(d) A pigskin purse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dried fruit does Valeria serve on Christmas Eve?

2. Why can Riccardo not go the Christmas Eve dance?

3. Until she started working, what would Valeria do with her old school friends occasionally?

4. Along with the red coat and tartan skirt, what does Valeria buy for Mirella?

5. What does Valeria work on while her mother sews?

(see the answer key)

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