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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Valeria's mother say she does not like armchairs?
2. What city does Mirella repeatedly mention while on the phone with Sandro?
3. What did Valeria's mother used to say about Michele, when they were engaged?
4. What does Michele reproach Valeria for after Clara leaves their home?
5. Along with the red coat and tartan skirt, what does Valeria buy for Mirella?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Valeria buy for Mirella and Riccardo with Christmas Eve in mind?
2. What happens when the family tries to find a replacement tuxedo for Riccardo?
3. How does Valeria react when kissed or complimented in front of the children? How do her children react?
4. How does Michele react to the gossip about Mirella?
5. When Valeria phone's Giovanna, trying to find Mirella, what does Giovanna's mother tell her?
6. Why would the notebook be taken from Valeria if the family found it?
7. When Valeria had trouble with Michele early in her marriage, what would her mother do?
8. What does Valeria think would happen if she let her family know that she had taken a quick nap or gone for a walk?
9. In Valeria's opinion, why does Michele support Riccardo in his plan to go to Argentina?
10. How does Michele react when Valeria tries to talk to him about Mirella, saying that her questions are about a colleague's daughter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What role does secrecy play in the novel? Examine the effect of secrets on the characters' relationships and the larger story.
Essay Topic 2
Examine the importance of clothing in the novel. Choose 1-3 examples and discuss their significance within the story.
Essay Topic 3
Examine the idea of friendship in the novel. What does the book teach its readers about friendship, its value, and its limitations?
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