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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Riccardo say at dinner that starts an argument with Mirella?
(a) There can be no friendship between a man and a woman.
(b) Women should not go to the movies alone.
(c) Women cannot understand finances.
(d) Women should not work in offices.

3. What do Michele and Riccardo study together at night?
(a) Film.
(b) Law.
(c) Portuguese.
(d) Spanish.

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

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

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

7. What is the color of the coat that Valeria wears?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Gray.

8. What is Riccardo's treatment of Marina like in front of Valeria?
(a) Timid and quiet.
(b) Authoritarian and aggressive.
(c) Gentle and kind.
(d) Anxious to please.

9. What does Valeria say to herself when she does not phone Guido?
(a) "Crazy. I have a lot of ironing to do" (145).
(b) "Riccardo needs me" (145).
(c) "I'm an honest woman" (145).
(d) "These drawers won't organize themselves" (145).

10. When the director calls the office, what is the reason he cannot come?
(a) It is Saturday.
(b) It is his son's birthday.
(c) He and his wife are entertaining guests.
(d) He does not want to see Valeria.

11. When Valeria talks to Mirella after Guido drives her home from the café, where is Sandro?
(a) At sea.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) In the air.
(d) Vienna.

12. 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) Probably for the best.
(b) Too bad!
(c) I see.
(d) I thought so.

13. After Easter, what new element does Valeria notice in her relationship with Guido?
(a) Desire.
(b) Sinfulness.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Anxiety.

14. When Valeria asks why Sandro has not introduced Mirella to his mother, what is Mirella's explanation?
(a) His mother is in New York.
(b) His mother does not approve of Mirella.
(c) He is an orphan.
(d) It is too old-fashioned.

15. What is the name of Valeria's aunt?
(a) Giovanni.
(b) Giuliana.
(c) Sabrina.
(d) Matilde.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mirella say she did with her diary?

2. What does Valeria intend to borrow from Clara?

3. What does Valeria's mother blame her family's misfortunes on?

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

5. How does Mirella feel when she hears her name at the law office?

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