Questions 12 through 16 refer to the following letter and reply.

Dear Mom,

How are you? How is Michael? I hope that he has stopped sneezing and coughing.

I am doing really great. I am really enjoying my tour of the museums of Europe. I have been to the Louvre in Paris. It was really exciting seeing the real Mona Lisa, but I was disappointed because it was so small. Right now I am in Spain. I have visited Madrid, and now I am in Barcelona. There are so many museums to visit that I don‘t know where to begin!

The admission fees are much more expensive than I expected, so I can't see everything that I wanted to see. Some days I have to choose between having lunch or going to a museum! However, the museums in Spain are not as expensive as the museums in France. I want to go to Italy next. I hear that Florence has the best art of any city in Europe.

Next time I will call you—if I have money. (Maybe Sunday June 20^th at 6 p.m.?)

With love,
Sally

Dear Sally,

Thank you for your letter. Michael is fine. He just had an allergic reaction to seafood—that's all. I'm really happy to hear about your trip. It sounds so exciting. I remember that your father and I first met in Paris. and hearing about your trip brings back a lot of memories. The weather here is a little cloudy. but hot. Your father is in the backyard right now digging up the weeds from the flower garden. Mrs. Williams from the supermarket told me to tell you hello—so "Hello." Michael also says hello.

Write again when you have more time.

Love, Mom

p.s. I'll send a phone card so you don’t have to spend your museum money on telephone charges.

12. Why does the writer want to go to Italy?
A) It is cheaper than France.
B) Her mother is in Italy.
C) She went to France.
D) Italy is the best country for art.

13. What was probably wrong with Michael?
A) We do not know.
B) He doesn’t like museums.
C) He had a cold.
D) He had a bad reaction to some food.

14. How will the writer next contact her mother?
A) She will send an email.
B) She will telephone her.
C) She will send a postcard.
D) She will not contact her again.

15. Where did Sally's mother first meet Sally’s father?
A) Madrid
B) Barcelona
C) Paris
D) Florence

16. What will Sally's mom send her?
A) A telephone
B) A telephone card
C) Some money
D) Some seafood