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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 27 - May 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Valeria's mother tell Michele she will send him?
(a) Biscotti.
(b) Embroidery.
(c) Ravioli.
(d) Tortellini.

2. How does Clara describe Michele's script in talking to Valeria?
(a) Dark in plot but containing wonderful ideas.
(b) Suggestive of a hidden well of anger.
(c) Demonstrating enthusiasm but ultimately amateurish.
(d) Delightfully light in tone.

3. How does Michele react when he hears of Marina's pregnancy?
(a) He rages at Riccardo.
(b) He is distraught.
(c) He celebrates the announcement.
(d) He laughs with derisive satisfaction.

4. When their trip is to be delayed, where does Guido say he and Valeria should go instead of Venice?
(a) Verona.
(b) Padua.
(c) Vicenza.
(d) Trento.

5. What does Valeria think about war?
(a) She is glad Michele has the idea of war to distract him from his unhappiness.
(b) War makes everyone equal.
(c) It's lucky every generation has a war to blame.
(d) War is the source of all their problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Valeria asks why Sandro has not introduced Mirella to his mother, what is Mirella's explanation?

2. What did Valeria study?

3. What does Valeria notice on Guido's desk when he tells her about Sandro?

4. What does Mirella want her parents to buy her with their Christmas bonus money?

5. What does Clara say to Valeria about happiness?

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