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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 causes Valeria to mutter "Thieves, murdering thieves" (123) to herself?
(a) A business letter.
(b) Talk of another war.
(c) Bertolotti, the estate manager.
(d) The director's check to his wife's furrier.

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

3. When Michele nearly catches her with the diary, what does Valeria say she was writing?
(a) A birthday card to a relative.
(b) The shopping accounts.
(c) A business letter for the office.
(d) A note to Clara.

4. How does Giacinta get extra money from her husband?
(a) She gets money for the electrical bill every month, even though it is supposed to be bi-monthly.
(b) She sneaks it out of his wallet.
(c) She lies about school expenses.
(d) She sells the jewelry he gives her.

5. What is the color of the slip Valeria buys for herself?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mirella stop believing in before Riccardo?

2. Where was the war that broke out right after Valeria's birth?

3. When Valeria suggests to Michele that they go out, were do they go?

4. What will Marina's baby be named if it is a girl?

5. How much does Valeria make in a month?

(see the answer key)

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