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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. Why does Charlie decide to go home?
(a) To see his kids.
(b) To get his stuff.
(c) To comfort his wife.
(d) To get his money.

2. What does the son think of his mother's fear in "The Angel of the Bridge"?
(a) He thinks it is ridiculous.
(b) He understands it.
(c) He thinks it is somewhat justified.
(d) He has the same fear.

3. Where was Donna born?
(a) London.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Tuscany.

4. How long have Charlie and his wife been married?
(a) 15 years.
(b) Five years.
(c) 50 years
(d) They are not married.

5. What happens when the Duke decides to marry his new love?
(a) They are given a party.
(b) They build a new castle.
(c) They are forbidden to enter Rome.
(d) His family disowns him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the Seton family is in Florence?

2. What is the name of the story with Peaches?

3. How does the Duke's family consider his new love?

4. Where is Charlie headed when the story begins?

5. What is Donna's last name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the husband in "The Chimera" feel after Olga leaves?

2. How is Richard described in "The Lowboy?"

3. Why does Charlie decide to return home?

4. Whose inheritance is the subject of "The Lowboy" and why?

5. How does usually behave Gee Gee when he drinks?

6. Why does Charlie run away from Marcie and his children?

7. How has Marcie moved on with her life by the time Charlie returns?

8. How does the Assunta respond to the old woman in "Montraldo"?

9. How does Mr. Folkestone's behavior change throughout the story?

10. What do people in Florence think of the Seton family?

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