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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. What does Serafina say she has lost?
(a) Her virginity.
(b) Her husband's love.
(c) Her daughter's gift.
(d) Her daughter's love.

2. What city are Bessie and Flora catching a train to?
(a) Mobile.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) New Orleans.

3. Who does Serafina blame for her recent trouble with her daughter?
(a) Herself.
(b) The school.
(c) The local boys.
(d) Her dead husband.

4. What kind of drug does the doctor give Assunta to give to Serafina?
(a) Seroxat.
(b) Prozac.
(c) Codeine.
(d) Morphine.

5. What type of material is Serafina holding?
(a) Wool.
(b) Silk.
(c) Velvet.
(d) Cotton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Rose want Peppina to call?

2. How did Rosario die?

3. What is the name of the woman who comes to the house in this scene?

4. What part of her body does Serafina clutch?

5. What was Estelle going to give Rosario as a gift?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Assunta say about Rosario's ashes?

2. Why does Father de Leo think Serafina has gone off the deep end?

3. How did Serafina know she had conceived?

4. Why does Serafina have to go outside for some air?

5. Why does Father de Leo say he could not come earlier?

6. Why does Serafina say she does not want to make friends with her neighbors?

7. What is Assunta's occupation?

8. Why does Jack say Rosa needs to forget about him?

9. What is Serafina doing inside the house?

10. What does Flora tell Serafina about Rosario?

(see the answer keys)

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