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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 a lecture at the college.
(c) To dinner with Sandro.
(d) To the movies with Giovanna and her brother.

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

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

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

7. What does Mirella say that Riccardo keeps in his locked drawer?
(a) Money.
(b) His diary.
(c) His schoolwork.
(d) Letters from girls.

8. What composer does Michele especially like?
(a) Wagner.
(b) Liszt.
(c) Brahms.
(d) Chopin.

9. How much of a raise will Michele be getting?
(a) 8,000 lire a month.
(b) 18,000 lire a month.
(c) 800 lire a week.
(d) 80,000 lire a year.

10. What does Valeria look at on the fashion magazine covers?
(a) Hats.
(b) Dresses.
(c) Makeup.
(d) Shoes.

11. What did Valeria and Michele tell the children not to tell anyone about during the war?
(a) That they were spies.
(b) That they were smuggling liquor.
(c) That had hidden their money behind the chimney.
(d) That they had bought shoes on the black market.

12. 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.

13. What does Valeria think is the weakness of wealthy people?
(a) Their constant hunger.
(b) Their greed.
(c) Their immorality.
(d) Their fear of losing their money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michele reproach Valeria for after Clara leaves their home?

2. Along with the red coat and tartan skirt, what does Valeria buy for Mirella?

3. What color is the director's hair?

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

5. What has Clara Poletti become since her divorce?

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