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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Giovanna think Vittoria is pleased with her in Part IV?
(a) She gave the bracelet back to Costanza.
(b) She is bad-mouthing Andrea.
(c) She is bad-mouthing Nella.
(d) She made Vittoria look good in front of Roberto.

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

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

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

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

6. Who does Giovanna tell Angela and Ida she is more of a whore than?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Vittoria.
(d) Giuliana.

7. Who is Andrea impressed that Giovanna is associated with in Part IV?
(a) Harlano Roderico.
(b) Corrado Enzo.
(c) Roberto Matese.
(d) Tonino Enzo.

8. What does Giovanna think has happened to her regarding Roberto?
(a) She knows Roberto is her long-lost brother.
(b) She has fallen in love at first sight.
(c) She recognizes Roberto as the person who robbed her.
(d) She has taken an instant dislike to Roberto.

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

10. What does Corrado say Rosario will do to Roberto if he starts thinking Giovanna likes Roberto?
(a) Either kill him or have him killed.
(b) Tell Giovanna lies about Roberto to turn her against him.
(c) Try to encourage Roberto to like Giovanna back.
(d) Try to make friends with him.

11. What sinister word does Giovanna use to think about how the Lord treats humans?
(a) Bigotry.
(b) Malice.
(c) Surveillance.
(d) Conceit.

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

13. Why does Giuliana want Angela and Giovanna to meet Roberto?
(a) She does not like to be alone with Roberto.
(b) They are like sister to Giuliana.
(c) They are good high school girls from Vomero.
(d) She wants Roberto to understand that she is not intimidated by younger women.

14. What does Giuliana tell Giovanna that is kind in Part III?
(a) She has heard that Vittoria has been difficult and she will try to get her to behave better.
(b) She has heard that Corrado treated her badly and she will speak to him about it.
(c) She has heard Giovanna broke up with a boyfriend and she would like to help Giovanna get through the hard time.
(d) She has heard what happened with Giovanna's parents and she is very sorry about it.

15. What does Giovanna's desk mate tell her Silvestro said about her?
(a) That she has a nice body but an ugly face.
(b) That she is from a broke family.
(c) That she is a drunk.
(d) That she does not speak well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Giovanna tell Nella she is going with classmates when she really intends to go with Corrado and Rosario?

2. What does Mariano bring to Giovanna's house the first time he visits in Part IV?

3. What does Mariano do the first time he and Giovanna meet after her parents' breakup that annoys Giovanna?

4. What does Andrea tell Giovanna about how Mariano supposedly treated Costanza?

5. What does Giuliana tell Giovanna on the phone about Vittoria?

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