1. The Garden of Stubborn Cats by Italo Calvino

The city of cats and the city of men exist inside the other, but they are not the same city.

• True

• False

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On occasion, Marcovaldo would follow a bunch of cats. It was during the work-break.

• True

• False

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The tabby cat shared with Marcovaldo the habit of afternoon stroll right after lunch.

• True

• False

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Any wishing to see the Biarritz Restaurant had only to assume the posture of a cat, that is proceed on all fours.

• True

• False

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In the midst of the room, directly under the pane, there was a big glass fish tank, a kind of aquarium, where some of the fat trout were swimming.

• True

• False

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Why have the domestic felines been prisoners for several generations?

• Due to an uninhabitable city.

• Due to a dangerous environment.

• Due to an uninhabitable environment.

What time did Marcovaldo share some time with a cat that peeped in a window?

• Between noon and one.

• Between noon and two.

• Between noon and three.

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Who did Marcolvado discover the great Biarritz Restaurant?

• Because the tabby cat and Marcovaldo came across with it.

• Because the tabby cat led Marcovaldo to discover it.

• Because Marcovaldo wanted to taste their restaurant food.

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Who was Marcovaldo feeling about the great Biarritz Restaurant?

• He was distracted by the luxury of the place.

• He was happy by the luxury of the place.

• He was fascinated by the luxury of the place.

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What was Marcovaldo trying to do in front of the glass fish tank?

• He was trying to feed the fishes.

• He was trying to grab some water.

• He was trying to catch some fish.

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