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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 did Mirella stop believing in before Riccardo?
(a) Justice.
(b) The Befana.
(c) Heaven.
(d) The Easter Bunny.

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

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

4. What does Mirella sometimes wear at home in the winter?
(a) A coat.
(b) A cloak.
(c) Ski pants.
(d) A wool scarf.

5. How does Mirella know that Valeria will go to Giuliana's even though she says she will not?
(a) Valeria has already had her hat redone.
(b) Mirella read about it in her diary.
(c) Mirella heard her talking on the phone.
(d) Valeria was trying on her nice shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michele call Valeria?

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

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

4. What is the "single source of happiness" (26) which Valeria fears losing?

5. Where does Valeria hide the notebook when she first brings it home?

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