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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 college entrance exam.
(c) The middle school entrance exam.
(d) The high school entrance exam.

2. How old are Lila and Elena when they first meet?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

3. Who blows a kiss at Lila and causes a fight in Adolescence: Chapter 16?
(a) A butcher.
(b) A pizza maker.
(c) A bartender.
(d) A taxi driver.

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

5. How has Lila been injured in the beginning of Adolescence: Chapter 2?
(a) Her hand is broken.
(b) Her leg is broken.
(c) Her hip is broken.
(d) Her arm is broken.

6. At whose house are Lila and Elena at during their conversation in the beginning of Adolescence: Chapter 1?
(a) Elisa Greco's house.
(b) Stefano Carracci's house.
(c) Nino Sarratore's house.
(d) Maestra Oliviero's house.

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

8. Who "defends" Lila when a man blows a kiss at her in Adolescence: Chapter 16?
(a) Pasquale.
(b) Antonio.
(c) Rino.
(d) Nino.

9. With whom does Lila suggest she and Elena go dancing with in Adolescence: Chapter 14?
(a) Pasquale.
(b) Alfonso.
(c) Antonio.
(d) Stefano.

10. What is the name of Elena's youngest sibling?
(a) Raffaella Cerullo.
(b) Elisa Greco.
(c) Maestra Oliviero.
(d) Nunzia Cerullo.

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

12. What holiday are Lila and Elena celebrating during their conversation in the beginning of Adolescence: Chapter 1?
(a) New Year's Eve.
(b) Christimas Eve.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Easter.

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

14. Where does Rino begin working at a young age?
(a) At a factory in the city.
(b) His father's shoe store.
(c) At his uncle's bakery.
(d) On a rail line.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Elena's grades at the end of the school year in Adolescence: Chapter 9?

2. Who is Don Achille's oldest son?

3. What kind of car do the Solara brothers drive?

4. How much older is Lila's brother Rino than her?

5. What is the name of Lila's father?

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