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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Michele describe as a saint?
(a) His mother.
(b) His mother-in-law.
(c) Valeria.
(d) Clara.

2. Who does Valeria urge to advise Mirella on her relationship with Sandro?
(a) Riccardo.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Clara.
(d) Guido.

3. On the day that convinces Valeria that the director loves her, what does he leave on her desk?
(a) A rose.
(b) A hawthorn branch.
(c) A tulip.
(d) A mimosa branch.

4. Why does Valeria conclude that she cannot do anything for Riccardo?
(a) Only those he's afraid of can reassure him.
(b) He only wants to hear reassurance from Marina.
(c) He wants to keep his distance from her.
(d) He only trusts advice from men.

5. Where did Sandro first meet his wife?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) New York.

6. What smell does Guido bring into the office with him?
(a) Onion.
(b) Rose.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Rain.

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

8. How old is Clara?
(a) 32.
(b) 47.
(c) 43.
(d) 35.

9. What does Riccardo show Valeria when they are alone?
(a) A letter from Marina.
(b) His money from tutoring.
(c) An article about the possibility of war.
(d) A newspaper article about a trial.

10. What does Clara say to Valeria about happiness?
(a) You must wait for it.
(b) You need children to have it.
(c) You do not need it if you have a purpose.
(d) You can only reach it through wealth.

11. What does Mirella tell Valeria she respects?
(a) The authority of the family.
(b) Wealth.
(c) God.
(d) Herself.

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

13. What is Valeria's mother's attitude toward the director?
(a) She envies him.
(b) She does not trust him.
(c) She wishes Valeria had married him.
(d) She respects him.

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

15. What does Valeria whisper to herself as she walks home after talking with the director?
(a) Spring.
(b) Guido.
(c) Venice.
(d) Michele.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what occasion does Guido walk Valeria to church?

2. What did Valeria study?

3. What food does Valeria remember from Riccardo's younger years?

4. What is Valeria's mother always working on?

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

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