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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 27 - May 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Valeria compare Marina's body to?
(a) A cat's.
(b) A snake's.
(c) A bird's.
(d) A fish's.

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

3. Why does Valeria fear bringing the notebook out of the house with her?
(a) She imagines being hit by a car and Marina opening her purse.
(b) She imagines Guido seeing it when they are out together and asking to read it.
(c) She imagines her purse being snatched by a thief and her diary read by a stranger.
(d) She imagines being seen and confronted by the tobacconist who sold it to her.

4. What is the name of Valeria's aunt?
(a) Sabrina.
(b) Matilde.
(c) Giovanni.
(d) Giuliana.

5. How does Mirella feel when she hears her name at the law office?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Shocked.
(d) Satisfied.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Michele is looking pale and troubled, what does he want Valeria to do?

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

4. What does Valeria remember seeing through the window bars at school?

5. What is the color of the slip Valeria buys for herself?

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