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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Neapolitans ask other bathers to move their spots on the beach at the start of Chapter 6?
(a) They do not want people to hear them talking.
(b) The other bathers are too loud.
(c) To make space for their friends.
(d) They want to set up a volleyball net.

2. What does it appear Nina and her husband argue about at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Elena.
(b) Their guests.
(c) Money.
(d) His drunkeness.

3. How old was Leda when she had her second child?
(a) 19.
(b) 25.
(c) 43.
(d) 33.

4. What does Leda find near her spot on the beach after swimming to ease her back pain at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Elena's doll.
(b) A dead cicada.
(c) A wad of cash.
(d) Elena's hat.

5. How does Leda feel after speaking with her daughter when she calls after the pinecone incident in Chapter 7?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) At peace.
(d) Optimistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Florinda?

2. What does Leda realize about Gino as they eat and talk in Chapter 13?

3. How old was Leda when she had her first child?

4. What does Rosaria do after noticing the wound on Leda's back in Chapter 10?

5. What does Nina tell Leda Elena was wearing at the start of Chapter 10?

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