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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stefano tells Lila in Adolescence: Chapter 37 that he never spends money unless what?
(a) He has it to spend.
(b) He wants something.
(c) It will make money.
(d) It is for a beautiful woman.

2. Why does Elena keep her friendship with Antonio hidden in Adolescence: Chapter 45?
(a) Because she feels no one in the communit would approve.
(b) Because she has been forbidden from dating anyone.
(c) Because she is engaged to Stefano.
(d) Because Antonio is married.

3. What happens to Elena's glasses in Adolescence: Chapter 42?
(a) They are stolen by Marisa.
(b) She loses them at school.
(c) They are thrown in the trash.
(d) They get trampled at school.

4. Why is progress with the shoe shop not moving quickly in Adolescence: Chapter 46?
(a) Because Nunzia refuses to let the project go forward.
(b) Because Fernando has run out of funds for expansion.
(c) Because Rino and Fernando disagree on the plans.
(d) Because of Marcello's interference.

5. What word from Adolescence: Chapter 41 means showing an impudent lack of respect?
(a) Audacious.
(b) Excruciating.
(c) Emancipated.
(d) Articulate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lila do when Marcello comes to visit Rino in Adolescence: Chapter 27?

2. How is Stefano Carracci's new car described in Adolescence: Chapter 36?

3. What do the men of the neighborhood compete with at the party in Adolescence: Chapter 22?

4. What does Stefano buy from Fernando in Adolescence: Chapter 37?

5. Whom does Stefano say he's secured as the speech master for his and Lila's wedding in Adolescence: Chapter 56?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about Elena's trip to Ishia for the summer in Adolescence: Chapter 30?

2. What is significant about Lila's action of having Elena's glasses repaired by Stefano in the novel?

3. How does Elena respond to the engagement of Lila? Why?

4. How has the relationship between Elena and Lila evolved in Adolescence: Chapters 49-54?

5. How do the neighborhood youths feel about the engagement of Stefano and Lila in Adolescence: Chapters 43-48?

6. What irony can be seen in the dependence of the shoe store's success on the Solaras?

7. How would you describe the relationships in the Saratorre family, as seen in Adolescence: Chapters 31 and 32?

8. Who are Elena's romantic suitors after school begins in Adolescence: Chapter 41?

9. Why does Elena allow her physical relationship with Antonio to progress in Adolescence: Chapters 49-54?

10. What propels Elena across the room to Nino at the reception in Adolescence: Chapter 60?

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