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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 language does Miss Yorke say she speaks?
(a) Spanish.
(b) German.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

2. Why does Father de Leo not want Rosario's body to be cremated?
(a) Serafina cannot afford such a funeral.
(b) It is against Serafina's wishes.
(c) It is against Rosario's wishes.
(d) It is an abomination of the Catholic Church.

3. What of the following words best describes Serafina?
(a) Fat.
(b) Plump.
(c) Anorexic.
(d) Slim.

4. What does Serafina ask the group not to do?
(a) Speak.
(b) Come in.
(c) Cry.
(d) Sit down.

5. What is Rosario's job?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A truck driver.
(c) A dentist.
(d) A bricklayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Flora want to pick up from Serafina?

2. What is the name of Serafina's daughter?

3. Who does the group agree should tell Serafina the news?

4. Who does Estelle yell is dead?

5. Which of the characters is dead?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the doctor want Assunta to help Serafina?

2. Why is Alvaro angry with the salesman?

3. What is Serafina doing inside the house?

4. What do Bessie and Flora talk about that upsets Serafina?

5. Describe Alvaro.

6. Why does the doctor not see a problem with Serafina's cremating Rosario's body?

7. Why does Serafina not want Bessie and Flora to bother her?

8. How does Jack gain Serafina's respect?

9. Who is waiting outside Serafina's house?

10. What do Flora and Bessie say they will do if Serafina does not finish their blouses?

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