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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Riccardo's grandfather urge him to do?
(a) Move to Argentina.
(b) Join the army.
(c) Wait until he has a good job before getting married.
(d) Get married and have a son.

3. What will Mirella's schedule be at work?
(a) Every afternoon, 4-8 p.m.
(b) Six days a week, 8-4 p.m.
(c) Mondays and Thursdays, 8-4 p.m
(d) Weekdays, 9-5 p.m.

4. On which day does Valeria buy the notebook?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Friday.

5. Why can Riccardo not go the Christmas Eve dance?
(a) He has no shoes for the occasion.
(b) Valeria forbids it.
(c) He has sprained his ankle.
(d) Michele's tuxedo does not fit him anymore.

6. What is Valeria's Epiphany gift for Michele?
(a) Cigarettes.
(b) A watch.
(c) German chocolate.
(d) A pair of gloves.

7. What does Valeria realize when she is reading her old letters to Michele?
(a) He used to be kinder.
(b) He does not know her at all.
(c) She no longer loves him.
(d) She had been greedy.

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

9. What is brought up to the office while Valeria and the director are working alone?
(a) Pastries.
(b) Cognacs.
(c) A letter.
(d) Coffees.

10. What kind of car does Sandro Cantoni drive?
(a) Fiat.
(b) Lancia.
(c) Osca.
(d) Alfa Romeo.

11. What does Valeria see in an American movie that makes her laugh?
(a) A woman working in a hospital.
(b) A man helping his wife with the dishes.
(c) A man working as a house cleaner.
(d) A man juggling in front of his children.

12. What happened to Michele's previous manager, the one who did not like him?
(a) He retired.
(b) He was fired.
(c) He was arrested for political activities.
(d) He was transferred to Milan.

13. Why does Clara phone the Cossatis on February 14th?
(a) She wants to invite Michele and Valeria to lunch.
(b) She wants to offer Michele work as a screenwriter.
(c) She wants to talk to Michele about financing a film.
(d) She wants marital advice.

14. What had Michele planned to do instead of remaining at the bank?
(a) Enter politics.
(b) Earn a teaching degree and teach or write.
(c) Work in sales.
(d) Become a lawyer.

15. What does Valeria buy for her husband and children to get them out of the home?
(a) Tickets to a show.
(b) A pet dog.
(c) A fancy lunch.
(d) Soccer tickets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valeria work on while her mother sews?

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

3. What does Valeria plan to open on Christmas Eve?

4. Where did Valeria and Michele go on their honeymoon?

5. What does Sandro give Mirella for her birthday?

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