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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 26, 1950 - January 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dried fruit does Valeria serve on Christmas Eve?
(a) Apricots.
(b) Prunes.
(c) Bananas.
(d) Apples.

2. Until she started working, what would Valeria do with her old school friends occasionally?
(a) Play cards in the afternoon.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Have lunch in town.
(d) Sit in the palazzi.

3. What is Valeria's Epiphany gift for Michele?
(a) A watch.
(b) German chocolate.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) A pair of gloves.

4. How old is Valeria?
(a) 43.
(b) 48.
(c) 37.
(d) 41.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What composer does Michele especially like?

2. What does Mirella say that Riccardo keeps in his locked drawer?

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

4. What vegetable does Valeria talk about with her mother?

5. What was Valeria's father's job?

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