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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why has Lila's son called Elena in the Prologue?
(a) Lila's husband has died.
(b) Lila is missing.
(c) Lila has been arrested.
(d) Lila has died.

3. What is the name of Donato Sarratore's wife?
(a) Anna.
(b) Lidia.
(c) Raffaella.
(d) Nunzia.

4. What does Nino say to Elena on their way to school in Childhood: Chapter 11?
(a) That he is getting married next week.
(b) That his father kicked him out of his house.
(c) That he wants to ask Lila out.
(d) That he'd like to marry her someday.

5. How does Lila initially respond to Enzo's gift in Childhood: Chapter 12?
(a) She slaps him.
(b) She takes the gift happily.
(c) She asks her mother if she can accept the gift.
(d) She refuses it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Donato Sarratore's profession?

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

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

4. Where does Rino begin working at a young age?

5. Where is Elena from?

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