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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. How old is Mirella turning?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 21.

2. When Valeria asks why Sandro has not introduced Mirella to his mother, what is Mirella's explanation?
(a) It is too old-fashioned.
(b) His mother is in New York.
(c) His mother does not approve of Mirella.
(d) He is an orphan.

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

4. What is the "single source of happiness" (26) which Valeria fears losing?
(a) Tiredness.
(b) Baking.
(c) The children.
(d) Her friendships.

5. Where does Valeria hide the notebook when she first brings it home?
(a) With the linens.
(b) In the desk drawer.
(c) In the ragbag.
(d) In the closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Mirella repeatedly mention while on the phone with Sandro?

2. What causes Valeria to mutter "Thieves, murdering thieves" (123) to herself?

3. What does Valeria think is the weakness of wealthy people?

4. What does Riccardo say that Marina enjoys?

5. Where did Michele's brother die?

(see the answer key)

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