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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time of day does Elena depart the summer home to return to her family in Adolescence: Chapter 35?

2. To whom does Lila take Elena's glasses for repair in Adolescence: Chapter 42?

3. On what terms does Stefano decide to invest in Fernando's shoe shop in Adolescence: Chapter 38?

4. What word from Adolescence: Chapter 20 means acting or done without thought or care?

5. Whom does Lila ask Elena to visit with her in order to invite them to her wedding in Adolescence: Chapter 56?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Lila and Rino's father respond to the shoes they have designed? What is significant about his reaction?

4. How is Lila's character impacted by the conflicts with her family regarding Marcello in Adolescence: Chapters 25-30?

5. How does Lila respond to the rumors that have been spread about her in Adolescence: Chapters 43-48?

6. Why does Stefano win Lila's hand instead of Marcello?

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

8. Why does Elena pursue Alfornso and Antonio in Adolescence: Chapters 43-48?

9. What conflicts lead to the climax of the narrative plot in Adolescence: Chapters 55-60?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Lila and Elena in the novel. How are they alike? How do they differ? How do their differences influence the development of their friendship in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Lila not allowed to pursue her education after elementary school? How does this impact her? How does it affect Lila's relationship with Elena?

Essay Topic 3

What caused the conflict between Lila and Enzo that involved throwing rocks? How does the conflict become resolved? What impact does this conflict and its resolution have on their future friendship?

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