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

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

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

4. Where does Corrado want to go walking with Giovanna in Part IV?
(a) The Costanto.
(b) The Floridiana.
(c) The Via Della Corsico.
(d) The Via Della Romero.

5. What word do Corrado and Giovanna laugh over repeatedly when he comes to visit her alone in Part III?
(a) Dimwit.
(b) Dinling.
(c) Darling.
(d) Mooch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Giovanna do with the cake Costanza sends Nella?

2. Who is Giovanna's desk mate in school in Part IV?

3. What does Andrea tell Giovanna is important if she wants to be baptized?

4. Where do Tonino and Angela often go for walks together?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Vittoria proud of Giovanna in Part IV?

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

3. Why is Giovanna humiliated in Part III?

4. Why does Costanza give Giovanna her bracelet?

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

6. What does Giovanna think about Andrea's handling of her school principal?

7. Why does Giovanna hurt Silvestro in Part IV?

8. How does Giovanna feel about Roberto after she hears him speak in Part III?

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

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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