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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, who does Elio decide he may have to tell about his obsession with Oliver?
(a) Oliver.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His aunt.

2. In Part 1, who does Elio kiss on the beach after talking to Oliver about Paul Celan?
(a) Chiara.
(b) Marzia.
(c) Anchise.
(d) Oliver.

3. In Part 1, when does Elio stay on his bed instead of going swimming?
(a) July Friday afternoon.
(b) August Monday afternoon.
(c) July Sunday afternoon.
(d) August Tuesday afternoon.

4. In Part 2, on page 99, what does Oliver say they can do that evening?
(a) Watch TV and play canasta.
(b) Listen to Elio play.
(c) Sit in the garden.
(d) Walk on the beach.

5. In Part 2, after Elio spends the night in Oliver's room, what does he grab to eat after lunch?
(a) Banana.
(b) Apricots.
(c) Orange.
(d) Peaches.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, where does Elio remember buying the nightlight that is in Oliver's room?

2. In Part 1, what is an easy subject for Oliver and Elio to discuss, especially when Elio is at the piano?

3. On page 117, what is Elio thinking as he kisses Marizia?

4. What drinks does Oliver make at a bar in Part 3?

5. In Part 2, on page 87, what does Oliver intend to say if he goes to Oliver's room and someone else is there?

(see the answer key)

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