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1. What does Giovanna overhear her father telling her mother about her two years before he leaves the family?

Giovanna overhears her father telling her mother that she is very ugly two years before he leaves the family.

2. Why is Giovanna so interested in her Aunt Vittoria in Part I?

Giovanna is so interested in her Aunt Vittoria in Part I because she has never met this aunt, and she overhears her father telling her mother that she is starting to look ugly like Vittoria.

3. What does Giovanna discover in her parents' photo albums?

Giovanna discovers that many faces of her father's relatives have been blacked out in her parents' photo albums.

4. Why does Giovanna begin pestering her friends Angela and Ida about their opinions of her appearance?

Giovanna begins pestering her friends Angela and Ida about their opinions of her appearance because she overhears her father telling her mother he thinks she is starting to look ugly, and Giovanna is looking for consolation from her friends.

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