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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Michele do when Valeria kisses him on the lips?
(a) He turns back toward his paper.
(b) He kisses her back.
(c) He jumps up and says that the children might come in.
(d) He talks about creating love.

4. Why does Riccardo want to know about the family's monthly expenses?
(a) He wants to figure out if he can marry before going to Buenos Aires.
(b) Marina has been asking him about the family.
(c) He wonders if they can be more efficient.
(d) He questions whether Valeria needs to be working.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Easter, what new element does Valeria notice in her relationship with Guido?

3. What does Mirella tell Valeria she respects?

4. What causes Valeria to mutter "Thieves, murdering thieves" (123) to herself?

5. How does Clara describe Michele's script in talking to Valeria?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the film about, that Michele and Valeria see together?

2. In his letters from Africa, what plans did Michele propose?

3. How does Valeria's mother behave at the Easter lunch?

4. Why, thinks Valeria, can Michele not really see her anymore?

5. What does Valeria remember happening one night when she sat up late with Mirella when she was little?

6. Why does Sandro say it is hard for Valeria to understand her daughter?

7. When the children's friends visit, how do they respond to Valeria?

8. What does Clara say about working women?

9. When does Valeria think her anxiety started? What does she attribute it to?

10. Why does Mirella say she would like to hear that Valeria enjoys her work?

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