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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Corrado tell Giovanna about how Rosario feels about her?
(a) He tells her Rosario thinks of her like an annoying little sister.
(b) He tells her Rosario blames her for his being unpopular.
(c) He tells her Rosario loves her.
(d) He tells her Rosario hates her.

2. Why does Giovanna feel out of place at church after hearing Roberto speak?
(a) She is the oldest person there.
(b) She does not know anything about religion.
(c) She is wearing tight, low-cut clothes and heavy makeup.
(d) She is wearing a heavy winter coat in summer.

3. What does Corrado bring to Giovanna from Vittoria?
(a) Rings.
(b) Records.
(c) Money.
(d) A letter asking for the bracelet back.

4. What does Giovanna often eat with her father when he visits her in Part III?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Gelato.
(c) Panzarotti and Pastacresciuta.
(d) Risotto.

5. What is the difference between Mariano and Vittoria, according to Nella?
(a) Mariano has a job and Vittoria does not.
(b) Mariano is Italian and Vittoria is not.
(c) Mariano is honest and Vittoria is not.
(d) Mariano is a civilized person and Vittoria is not.

6. What annoys Giovanna about Costanza when she visits her house for the first time in Posillipo?
(a) Her anger.
(b) Her clothes.
(c) Her arrogance.
(d) Her sweet attentions.

7. Why does Roberto finally tell Giovanna he recalls why he remembered her?
(a) She had said she wanted to become a nun.
(b) She has an unusual last time.
(c) She is very beautiful.
(d) She puts a lot of force into her words.

8. What does Vittoria tell Giovanna love is like on the phone in Part IV?
(a) Light, like the snow.
(b) Opaque, like the glass in the bathroom window.
(c) Sweet, like the roses.
(d) Transparent, like the air.

9. What sets Corrado apart from his siblings in Giovanna's perception?
(a) He is angry all the time.
(b) He faints all the time.
(c) He is very quiet.
(d) He ridicules everyone.

10. How old is Giovanna when she first hears Roberto speak?
(a) Almost 15.
(b) 18.
(c) Almost 20.
(d) 13.

11. Why does Costanza want Giovanna to come to her house with her in Part III?
(a) To celebrate Ida's birthday.
(b) To celebrate Angela's birthday.
(c) To celebrate Andrea's birthday.
(d) To celebrate Costanza's birthday.

12. Why does Giuliana tell Giovanna she has trouble with Angela sometimes?
(a) She is too smart for her own good.
(b) She is mean to Tonino.
(c) She is not an easy type and always wants to be in the middle.
(d) She is ignorant.

13. What paper does Andrea begin to write frequently for?
(a) Unita.
(b) Romano.
(c) The Daily Besto.
(d) El Posto.

14. Where do Tonino and Angela often go for walks together?
(a) Marcaspone.
(b) Via Della Corolloa.
(c) Florence.
(d) Mergellina.

15. What does Giovanna do to Silvestro because of the way he insults her in Part IV?
(a) Stabs him hard with a pencil.
(b) Punches him in the face.
(c) Kicks him in the testicles.
(d) Puts a drug in his drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Giovanna suggest Roberto remembers her from their first meeting?

2. What does Giovanna think has happened to her regarding Roberto?

3. What is Giovanna afraid she might let slip to her father about her true feelings on the Gospels?

4. Why does Vittoria get so angry at Giovanna in Part III?

5. What does Giovanna think she can do, if not honor her mother and father?

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