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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 177 - 238).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Vittoria initially quarrel with Andrea, according to her?
(a) She wanted to move to Rome, but Andrea would not allow it.
(b) She wanted to marry Antonio, but Andrea would not allow it.
(c) She wanted to inherit their parents' house solely, and Andrea was the only sibling who would not allow it.
(d) Andrea accused her of altering their mother's will.

2. What annoys Vittoria about her very first interaction with Giovanna?
(a) Giovanna yells Vittoria's name.
(b) Giovanna looks angry already.
(c) Giovanna does not like Vittoria's music.
(d) Giovanna rings the doorbell twice.

3. What does Vittoria tell Giovanna about her grandmother's funeral?
(a) Her grandmother planned her whole funeral herself before she died.
(b) There was no funeral for her grandmother.
(c) Andrea, Giovanna's father, did not attend.
(d) All the nuns in Rome showed up at her grandmother's funeral.

4. Which uncle of Giovanna's works on the railroad?
(a) Michaela.
(b) Ryani.
(c) Luca.
(d) Nicola.

5. What is Giovanna's reaction to her father's leaving her and her mother for the first time?
(a) She gets in a fight at school.
(b) She runs away from home.
(c) She starts overeating.
(d) She stops studying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Andrea impressed that Giovanna is associated with in Part IV?

2. What does Giovanna learn to do more and more regarding her parents after meeting Vittoria?

3. What does Nella do when she finds Giovanna using her makeup?

4. Where does Giovanna's family go on vacation with Angela's and Ida's family?

5. What does Giovanna often eat with her father when he visits her in Part III?

(see the answer key)

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