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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 21 - March 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the war that broke out right after Valeria's birth?
(a) Algeria.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Tunisia.
(d) Libya.

2. What does Valeria's mother blame her family's misfortunes on?
(a) Her husband's laziness.
(b) The changing times.
(c) Being robbed by Bertolotti, the estate manager.
(d) The war.

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. Who drove Valeria home during the war?
(a) Her father.
(b) Michele.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) The director.

5. What does Riccardo show Valeria when they are alone?
(a) A letter from Marina.
(b) A newspaper article about a trial.
(c) An article about the possibility of war.
(d) His money from tutoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which day does Valeria buy the notebook?

2. What is brought up to the office while Valeria and the director are working alone?

3. Where did Valeria once go on vacation?

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

5. What does Valeria's father do that annoys her mother?

(see the answer key)

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