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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) I see.
(c) Too bad!
(d) I thought so.

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

4. What does Valeria notice on Guido's desk when he tells her about Sandro?
(a) A notebook.
(b) A child's toy.
(c) A letter.
(d) A family photograph.

5. What does Sandro tell Valeria that he possesses?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Words.
(c) Money.
(d) Time.

6. What did Valeria do that used to annoy the director?
(a) She called him by his first name.
(b) She was always late.
(c) She was slow to learn.
(d) She dried his signature with a blotter.

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

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

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

10. How does Marina regularly behave when she comes to the Cossatis' home?
(a) She laughs at all of Michele's jokes.
(b) She follows Valeria around.
(c) She is dismissive of everything she sees.
(d) She says very little.

11. Who sees Valeria and Guido standing close together?
(a) The receptionist.
(b) The waiter.
(c) Michele.
(d) Sandro.

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

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

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

15. What causes Valeria to mutter "Thieves, murdering thieves" (123) to herself?
(a) A business letter.
(b) Talk of another war.
(c) Bertolotti, the estate manager.
(d) The director's check to his wife's furrier.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Michele describe as a saint?

3. What does Valeria find when she searches Mirella's room?

4. When Mirella and Riccardo argue, why does Valeria want to hit Mirella?

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

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