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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Childhood: 7-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Prologue of My Brilliant Friend takes place how many years after the beginning of Elena's narrative?
(a) 5 years later.
(b) 10 years later.
(c) 60 years later.
(d) 30 years later.

2. At what age did Lila teach herself to read and write?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 9.
(d) 5.

3. What is the name of Lila's son who has called Elena in the Prologue?
(a) Stefano.
(b) Rino.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Alberto.

4. What does Elena describe Enzo doing in Childhood: Chapter 3?
(a) Throwing rocks at her and Lila.
(b) Robbing a bank.
(c) Running away from home.
(d) Proposing to Lila.

5. What is the name of Lila's mother?
(a) Nunzia Cerullo.
(b) Raffaella Cerullo.
(c) Pinuccia Cerullo.
(d) Ada Cerullo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What business does the Cerullo family run in the narrative?

2. How old are Lila and Elena when they first meet?

3. What is Enzo's father's profession?

4. How much older is Nino Sarratore than Lila and Elena?

5. What is the name of Lila's older brother?

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