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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Childhood: 13-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lila and Elena's teacher when they first meet?
(a) Carmela Paluso.
(b) Rino Cerullo.
(c) Maestra Oliviero.
(d) Alfonso Carracci.

2. Who wrote the novel Little Women?
(a) Emily Bronte.
(b) Louisia May Alcott.
(c) Charlotte Bronte.
(d) Emily Dickinson.

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

4. Elena's mother tells her teacher that she does not want to pay for extra tutoring for Elena so that she can pass what exam in Childhood: Chapter 13?
(a) The junior high school entrance exam.
(b) The high school entrance exam.
(c) The college entrance exam.
(d) The middle school entrance exam.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Lila's son called Elena in the Prologue?

2. What gift does Enzo give to Lila in Childhood: Chapter 12?

3. Why do Elena and Lila return home from their adventure to seek the sea in Childhood: Chapter 16?

4. What grade are Lila and Elena in when they are pitted against the two smartest boys in fourth grade in the school competition in Childhood: Chapter 8?

5. The Prologue of My Brilliant Friend takes place how many years after the beginning of Elena's narrative?

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