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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following words does Giovanna repeatedly use to describe the bracelet to herself?

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

3. Where does Corrado want to go walking with Giovanna in Part IV?

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

5. What does Don Giacomo tell Giovanna he feels when he runs into her by chance in Part IV?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Corrado tell Giovanna about Rosario's feelings for her that shocks her in Part IV?

3. What anguishes Nella about Giovanna's bracelet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Giovanna think Andrea disappears from her life the first time in Part III?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring Giovanna's conflicting feelings about her sexual encounters with Corrado, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What is Giovanna's impression of the dynamics of her mother Nella's friendship with Costanza? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Giovanna become so obsessed with the idea of her physical attractiveness, especially concerning her face? Write an essay explaining your answers.

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