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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Andrea say to Giovanna at the end of Part II that devastates her?
(a) She is really like his sister Vittoria.
(b) She is just like her mother.
(c) She has ugly hair.
(d) She should move out immediately.

2. What is significant about May 23 for Vittoria?
(a) It is her daughter's birthday.
(b) It is exactly 17 years since she met Enzo.
(c) It is her birthday.
(d) It is her mother's birthday.

3. Who was Vittoria's lover that she tells Giovanna about?
(a) Sidney.
(b) Antonio
(c) Michaela.
(d) Enzo.

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

5. What is the nickname Vittoria uses for Corrado?
(a) Rado.
(b) Curra.
(c) Corie.
(d) Donie.

6. Who is Rosa the son of?
(a) The criminal Bagliateli.
(b) The construction magnate Romano.
(c) The police inspector Nello.
(d) The lawyer Sargente.

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

8. What street does Giovanna live on?
(a) San Giacomo dei Capri.
(b) La Strada Mina.
(c) La Strada Frida.
(d) San Lucia dei Radi.

9. Where does Vittoria tell Giovanna they have to go to visit Enzo?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The police station.
(c) The penitentiary.
(d) The museum.

10. What confuses Giovanna about Enzo's face in his picture?
(a) He has a broad forehead but sparking eyes, which Giovanna has been taught are contradictory indicators of intelligence.
(b) He looks very effeminate in his picture.
(c) He looks exactly as Vittoria has described him.
(d) He is not at all as Vittoria described.

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

12. What does Giovanna hope in the days leading up to her first visit with Vittoria?
(a) Her mother will offer to go with her.
(b) The visit will be postponed.
(c) Her aunt will come to see her instead.
(d) Her father will apologize to her.

13. What does Vittoria bring to the cemetery?
(a) Whisky.
(b) Wine.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Flowers.

14. Who is the priest Vittoria introduces Giovanna to?
(a) Don Giacomo.
(b) Don Giovanni.
(c) Don Rollo.
(d) Don Johnson.

15. When does Ida tell Giovanna she sometimes looks ugly?
(a) When she is sleeping.
(b) When she is sad.
(c) When she is happy.
(d) When she is anxious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Enzo's daughter that Giovanna meets in Part II?

2. How many children did Enzo have?

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

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

5. What annoys Vittoria about her very first interaction with Giovanna?

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