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The Lost Daughter Quiz

Elena Ferrante

This Study Guide consists of approximately 105 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Lost Daughter.

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

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The Lost Daughter Quiz

Elena Ferrante

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What did Leda's daughters write back to her when she wrote them both letters, explaining why she had abandoned them? (from Chapter 17)

Bianca wrote a letter saying she understood, and Marta wrote a letter talking about how hurt she had been.

They did not write anything back.

They each wrote a letter to Leda, asking her if they could all sit down together to talk about what happened.

They wrote angry responses, telling Leda she has ruined their lives.

2.

Why does Leda put on makeup and care about appearing respectable and proper when she goes out into town? (from Chapter 12)

She is hoping to see Giovanni and perhaps flirt a little with him.

She hopes to see the Neapolitan family in town and wants to appear attractive to them.

She is thinking about herself aging and wants to fight off the anxiety that accompanies her loss of attractiveness.

She feels confused about having taken Elena's doll, and she wants to reassure herself that she is not a bad person.

3.

What gift does Nina's husband bring to her when he first arrives on the beach? (from Chapter 6)

A new beach umbrella.

A necklace.

An ugly straw hat.

A beautiful pin to wear in her hair.

4.

Why, does Leda decide, is Nina really asking to borrow the apartment for some time with Gino? (from Chapter 24)

Leda thinks that Nina needs a private space so she can break things off with Gino.

Leda concludes that Nina is really looking to get Leda involved in her life in order to help her escape it.

Leda believes Nina and Gino plan to continue their affair at her apartment and then run off together.

Leda assumes Nina and Gino want to make love and then not see each other anymore, as it is too dangerous for Nina.

5.

Why is Leda upset in Chapter 7 as she walks through the pinewood after leaving the beach? (from Chapter 7)

She feels left out of the Neapolitans' party.

She questions her reasoning for not moving her seat when the Neapolitans asked her to.

She is irritated that the Neapolitans are making so much noise on the beach, preventing her from concentrating on her work.

She wanted to stay longer at the beach but had become sunburned.

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