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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 129 - 174).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Giovanna born?
(a) December 24, 1985.
(b) March 8, 1980.
(c) July 14, 1981.
(d) June 3, 1979.

2. What affectionate nickname does Vittoria have for Giovanna?
(a) Nini.
(b) Gi.
(c) Gianni.
(d) Gia.

3. Why does Giovanna stop wearing the bracelet in Part III?
(a) She loses it.
(b) Costanza asks for it back.
(c) It symbolizes all the strife in her family.
(d) It breaks.

4. What was the one thing Giovanna's parents agreed upon during their marital strife in Part III?
(a) Giovanna should not go to college.
(b) Giovanna should never see Costanza again.
(c) Giovanna should never see Vittoria again.
(d) Giovanna should start calling Mariano father.

5. What does Costanza do in front of Giovanna in Part III that alarms her?
(a) Cries.
(b) Walks in front of a car.
(c) Vomits.
(d) Pulls out her own hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanna begin wearing that belongs to her mother in Part I?

2. How does Giovanna describe her father Andrea's physical appearance?

3. Why is Ida sometimes aggressive towards Angela and Giovanna?

4. When does Vittoria tell Nella she will bring Giovanna back from their trip in Part II?

5. What nickname does Vittoria's family sometimes use for her?

(see the answer key)

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