2. What does Valeria realize is the justification people around her constantly make for their actions?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Political.
(c) Economic.
(d) Moral.

3. What symptom is accepted as the sign of true illness in the family?
(a) Exhaustion.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Fever.
(d) A cough.

4. What city does Mirella repeatedly mention while on the phone with Sandro?
(a) New York.
(b) Venice.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Paris.

5. Who is the girl Riccardo talks to on the phone?
(a) Marina.
(b) Mirella.
(c) Madison.
(d) Matilda.

6. When Mirella arrives home late in Cantoni's car, where had she said she was going?
(a) To a dance with friends of Riccardo.
(b) To dinner with Sandro.
(c) To the movies with Giovanna and her brother.
(d) To a lecture at the college.

7. What does Mirella want her parents to buy her with their Christmas bonus money?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A purse.
(c) A coat.
(d) Shoes.

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

9. How does Valeria feel at the office with the director?
(a) Agitated.
(b) Exhilarated.
(c) Unsettled.
(d) Peaceful.

10. Where was Michele when he wrote letters to Valeria during their engagement?
(a) France.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Africa.
(d) Tuscany.

11. What does Riccardo say he would do if Mirella really was Sandro's lover?
(a) Throw her out of the house.
(b) Convince her to end the relationship.
(c) Confront Sandro in the street.
(d) Tell his father.

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

13. How had Riccardo earned money the previous year?
(a) A job at the university.
(b) Selling cigarettes.
(c) Working at the bank with Michele.
(d) Tutoring elementary school students.

14. What does Michele reproach Valeria for after Clara leaves their home?
(a) Telling Clara about his film script.
(b) Asking Clara personal questions.
(c) Talking about their difficult financial situation.
(d) Making an unsatisfying dessert.

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