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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following words does Giovanna repeatedly use to describe the bracelet to herself?
(a) Sentient.
(b) Baleful.
(c) Maleficent.
(d) Rowdy.

2. What does Andrea tell Giovanna is important if she wants to be baptized?
(a) It had better not be Vittoria's idea or influence.
(b) She needs to find a sponsor first.
(c) She needs to have communion after that.
(d) If she has faith it is fine.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanna hate about how the Lord God treated his own son?

2. How long does it take Giovanna's parents to decide to fully separate?

3. What paper does Andrea begin to write frequently for?

4. Who charms Giovanna's school principal in her favor?

5. Why does Giovanna think Vittoria is pleased with her in Part IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nella seem to feel about Andrea after he leaves her and Giovanna?

2. What misgivings does Giovanna have about Giuliana's relationship with Roberto?

3. How does Andrea react to the knowledge that Giovanna is friends with Roberto Matese?

4. What is one thing Giovanna hates about the Gospels?

5. Why does Andrea ask Giovanna to give the bracelet back to Costanza in Part III?

6. How does Corrado behave towards Giovanna when he picks her up with his friend Corrado?

7. Why does Giovanna get so upset and turn pale in Part III at her father's new house with Costanza?

8. Why does Nella tell Giovanna she finds she can not hate Andrea?

9. Why is Giovanna so upset that Nella is going to see Mariano again in Part IV?

10. What does Giovanna say to Don Giacomo in Part IV that he does not hear because she says it too softly?

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