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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. Along with the red coat and tartan skirt, what does Valeria buy for Mirella?
(a) A red purse.
(b) A bottle of perfume.
(c) A watch.
(d) A pair of socks.

2. What does Valeria buy on the way to the tobacco shop?
(a) Eggs.
(b) Flour.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Milk.

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

4. What does Michele call Valeria?
(a) Bebe.
(b) Valeria.
(c) Honey.
(d) Mamma.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mirella arrives home late in Cantoni's car, where had she said she was going?

2. According to Riccardo, what is Sandro's reputation?

3. When Mirella tells Valeria that she has only one thing on her side in getting married, what is it?

4. What does Valeria realize when she is reading her old letters to Michele?

5. How old is Valeria?

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