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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What picture did Valeria have of Sandro prior to meeting him?
(a) Polite firmness.
(b) Cynical, perhaps arrogant.
(c) Serene confidence.
(d) Predatory.

2. What is the view from Clara's terrace?
(a) Fields, pines, and white houses.
(b) Boats in the harbour.
(c) A city park.
(d) A street full of restaurants.

3. What movie scene does Valeria react strongly to?
(a) A woman arguing with her employer.
(b) A married couple having a fight.
(c) A boy falling and hurting his knee.
(d) A couple kissing on a raft.

4. What does Valeria remember seeing through the window bars at school?
(a) The boys playing soccer in the field.
(b) The fascists passing in their black shirts.
(c) An assault.
(d) A man being arrested for stealing a bicycle.

5. What does the director say when he hears Valeria had thought of coming to the office on Saturday but did not want to disturb him?
(a) Too bad!
(b) Probably for the best.
(c) I see.
(d) I thought so.

6. How does Clara describe Michele's script in talking to Valeria?
(a) Delightfully light in tone.
(b) Suggestive of a hidden well of anger.
(c) Dark in plot but containing wonderful ideas.
(d) Demonstrating enthusiasm but ultimately amateurish.

7. What does Valeria find when she searches Mirella's room?
(a) Nothing of importance.
(b) Letters from Sandro.
(c) A new dress.
(d) Mirella's diary.

8. What does Valeria intend to borrow from Clara?
(a) A book.
(b) Some materials for Michele's writing.
(c) A hat.
(d) A suitcase.

9. What does Michele do after drying Valeria's eyes with his handkerchief?
(a) He suggests they go for a walk.
(b) He asks her if she's alright.
(c) He picks up his newspaper.
(d) He goes out.

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

11. What does Valeria hug for comfort after Sandro leaves her office?
(a) The key to her drawer.
(b) Guido's raincoat.
(c) A picture of her family.
(d) The notebook.

12. What does Valeria learn about Sandro from Guido?
(a) He was getting engaged.
(b) He was arrested.
(c) He was moving away.
(d) He was married.

13. When Mirella and Riccardo argue, why does Valeria want to hit Mirella?
(a) She agrees with Riccardo.
(b) She is jealous of Mirella.
(c) She thinks that Mirella is stronger than Riccardo.
(d) Mirella insults her appearance.

14. What does Mirella say about money?
(a) Valeria needs to be smarter in handling it.
(b) The poor should never see it close up.
(c) It makes everything possible.
(d) It's the only thing she cares about.

15. What does Clara offer Valeria after lunch?
(a) Chocolates from a box.
(b) A glass of wine.
(c) American cigarettes.
(d) Marital advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michele do when Valeria kisses him on the lips?

2. Why does Riccardo want to know about the family's monthly expenses?

3. When Valeria and Michele stay home instead of going to a movie, how does she feel when listening to Wagner?

4. What did Valeria's father do when he heard there would be war?

5. What does Valeria order at the café with Guido?

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