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Basic Italian in 15 Days: Renting a home and Emergencies

Untimed topic quiz: 20 questions on Renting a home and Emergencies, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.

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  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Language-reviewed October 13, 2026
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Day 14: Renting a home and Emergencies

  1. Question 1 of 20

    In a rental ad, what does "arredato" mean?
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    Answer: D. furnished

    Arredato means it comes with furniture (i mobili).

  2. Question 2 of 20

    What does "le bollette" mean?
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    Answer: D. bills

    Le bollette are the bills for electricity, gas and water.

  3. Question 3 of 20

    What is "un monolocale"?
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    Answer: C. A studio with one main room

    Mono means one, so a monolocale has one main room. A bilocale has two.

  4. Question 4 of 20

    Which question is correct?
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    Answer: C. Le spese sono incluse?

    Le spese is feminine plural, so the verb is sono and the participle agrees: incluse.

  5. Question 5 of 20

    Fill the gap: Il ___ di casa (the landlord) è molto gentile.
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    Answer: D. padrone

    Il padrone di casa means the landlord. Il padre means father.

  6. Question 6 of 20

    Your new neighbour says: "Piacere, sono la nuova vicina del terzo piano." Which reply fits?
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    Answer: D. Piacere! Io sono Marco, del secondo piano.

    Piacere means nice to meet you. Answer with Piacere! and say your name.

  7. Question 7 of 20

    Listen. How much is the rent?
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    Proprietaria: L'affitto è di settecento euro al mese, spese escluse.

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    Answer: C. €700 a month, extra costs not included

    Settecento euro al mese is €700 a month. Spese escluse means the extra costs are not included.

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    Proprietaria: L'affitto è di settecento euro al mese, spese escluse.

  8. Question 8 of 20

    Listen. When can Paolo see the apartment?
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    Paolo: Buongiorno, chiamo per l'annuncio. L'appartamento è ancora libero?
    Proprietaria: Sì, può venire a vederlo domani alle sei.

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    Answer: B. Tomorrow at six

    The owner says può venire a vederlo domani alle sei: you can come and see it tomorrow at six.

    Transcript

    Paolo: Buongiorno, chiamo per l'annuncio. L'appartamento è ancora libero?
    Proprietaria: Sì, può venire a vederlo domani alle sei.

  9. Question 9 of 20

    Read the ad. Which sentence is true?

    AFFITTASI – Bologna, zona università
    Monolocale arredato, 30 mq
    1° piano, senza ascensore
    550 €/mese + spese
    No animali

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    Answer: C. There is no elevator.

    Senza ascensore means without an elevator. The apartment is furnished (arredato), there are no pets (no animali), and spese are extra (+ spese).

  10. Question 10 of 20

    Fill the gap: Vorrei ___ un appartamento in centro.
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    Answer: C. affittare

    After vorrei, use the infinitive: vorrei affittare (I'd like to rent).

  11. Question 11 of 20

    What does "Aiuto!" mean?
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    Answer: D. Help!

    Aiuto means help. You shout Aiuto! in an emergency.

  12. Question 12 of 20

    What is the single number to call for any emergency in Italy (and across the EU)?
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    Answer: C. 112

    Italy's official tourism website says 112 is the single emergency number in Italy, and the European Commission says 112 works everywhere in the EU, free of charge. (Sources: Italy's official tourism website, italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance; European Commission, digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/112)

  13. Question 13 of 20

    In Italy, which number is listed for the State Police (Polizia di Stato)?
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    Answer: B. 113

    Italy's official tourism website lists 113 for the State Police, for example for accidents and thefts. You can also call 112 for any emergency. (Source: Italy's official tourism website, italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance)

  14. Question 14 of 20

    Fill the gap: Ho ___ di un medico. (I need a doctor.)
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    Answer: B. bisogno

    To need is avere bisogno di: ho bisogno di un medico.

  15. Question 15 of 20

    What is "il pronto soccorso"?
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    Answer: D. The emergency department of a hospital

    Il pronto soccorso is where you go in a hospital for urgent care.

  16. Question 16 of 20

    What does "Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio" mean?
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    Answer: A. Someone stole my wallet.

    Rubare means to steal. Mi hanno rubato... means someone stole my... I lost is ho perso.

  17. Question 17 of 20

    How do you say "I have lost my passport"?
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    Answer: B. Ho perso il passaporto.

    Perdere uses avere in the passato prossimo, and its participle is irregular: perso.

  18. Question 18 of 20

    Listen. Where is the accident?
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    Aiuto! C'è stato un incidente. Un uomo è ferito. Siamo in via Dante 8.

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    Answer: D. Via Dante 8

    The caller says Siamo in via Dante 8: the street and the number. Say where you are first when you call 112.

    Transcript

    Aiuto! C'è stato un incidente. Un uomo è ferito. Siamo in via Dante 8.

  19. Question 19 of 20

    Listen. What happened to the woman?
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    Poliziotto: Che cosa è successo?
    Donna: Mi hanno rubato la borsa alla stazione.

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    Answer: B. Someone stole her bag at the station.

    Mi hanno rubato la borsa alla stazione means someone stole my bag at the station.

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    Poliziotto: Che cosa è successo?
    Donna: Mi hanno rubato la borsa alla stazione.

  20. Question 20 of 20

    Read the sign. If there is a fire, what should you NOT do?

    NUMERI DI EMERGENZA
    Numero unico di emergenza: 112
    Polizia di Stato: 113
    Vigili del Fuoco: 115
    Emergenza sanitaria: 118
    In caso di incendio non usate l'ascensore.

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    Answer: B. Use the elevator

    In caso di incendio non usate l'ascensore means in case of fire, do not use the elevator. The numbers on the sign match the official list: 112 for all emergencies, 113 State Police, 115 fire brigade, 118 medical. (Source: Italy's official tourism website, italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance)

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