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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year does the narrative begin in Childhood: Chapter 1?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1972.

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

3. What subject does Lila offer to study with Elena in Adolescence: Chapter 6?
(a) Biology.
(b) Latin.
(c) History.
(d) Geology.

4. What is Donato Sarratore's profession?
(a) He is a taxi driver.
(b) He is a teacher.
(c) He is a poet.
(d) He is a butcher.

5. How is Melina Cappuccio related to Lila?
(a) She is Lila's daughter
(b) .She is Lila's mother.
(c) She is related to Lila's father.
(d) She is related to Lila's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Don Achille's oldest son?

2. Why do Elena and Lila set out to write a novel in Childhood: Chapter 15?

3. What holiday are Lila and Elena celebrating during their conversation in the beginning of Adolescence: Chapter 1?

4. At whose house are Lila and Elena at during their conversation in the beginning of Adolescence: Chapter 1?

5. What item of jewelry belonging to Elena is damaged in Adolescence: Chapter 13?

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