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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adolescence: 43-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rino show his father on a feast day in Adolescence: Chapter 23?
(a) The suit he made for him.
(b) The shoes he and Lila made.
(c) The sculpture of their mother.
(d) The painting of him.

2. Why do Elena and Lila set out to write a novel in Childhood: Chapter 15?
(a) To impress their parents.
(b) To be respected.
(c) To become famous.
(d) To attain wealth.

3. When was Little Women published?
(a) 1779.
(b) 1901.
(c) 1859.
(d) 1868.

4. Why do Elena and Lila return home from their adventure to seek the sea in Childhood: Chapter 16?
(a) Because they are chased by dogs.
(b) Because they are caught in a rainstorm.
(c) Because they miss their parents.
(d) Because they witness a fight.

5. Why is progress with the shoe shop not moving quickly in Adolescence: Chapter 46?
(a) Because Rino and Fernando disagree on the plans.
(b) Because Fernando has run out of funds for expansion.
(c) Because of Marcello's interference.
(d) Because Nunzia refuses to let the project go forward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invites Elena and Lila to his house in Adolescence: Chapter 20?

2. Who are the two men that Lila has received declarations of love from in Adolescence: Chapter 24?

3. What bar is described in Childhood: Chapter 18 that houses drunken riots and gambling?

4. What weapons do the Solaras brothers display in Adolescence: Chapter 22?

5. What word from Adolescence: Chapter 24 means lacking sympathy or compassion?

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