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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Riccardo say that Marina enjoys?
(a) Studying.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Going to the movies.
(d) Staying at home with her father.

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

6. What is the color of the slip Valeria buys for herself?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Blue.

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

8. What color is the director's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Blond.
(c) Black.
(d) Mostly white.

9. 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 needed a better job.
(d) That he had the head of a poet or hero.

10. What does Valeria work on while her mother sews?
(a) She cleans in the kitchen.
(b) She knits.
(c) She writes in her diary.
(d) She organizes her father's ties.

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

12. Where did Valeria once go on vacation?
(a) Marseille.
(b) Tuscany.
(c) Napoli.
(d) Sicily.

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

14. What does Michele call Valeria?
(a) Honey.
(b) Valeria.
(c) Bebe.
(d) Mamma.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Michele offer Valeria when she looks pale?

3. What did the man who watched Valeria entering her work say to himself?

4. What is the name of the lawyer who Mirella will work for?

5. What does Mirella sometimes wear at home in the winter?

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