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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. What word from Adolescence: Chapter 41 means showing an impudent lack of respect?

2. What does Lila challenge Stefano to do in Adolescence: Chapter 36?

3. What word from the narrative refers to the beginning of something's existence?

4. What do Elena and Lila boil down Lila's goals to in Adolescence: Chapter 38?

5. What does the word "expiate" mean in the narrative?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Elena describe her rivalry with Lila in Adolescence: Chapter 43?

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

3. What is foreseen of Lila's marriage as the plans the wedding preparations in Adolescence: Chapters 49-54?

4. What do Lila and Elena conclude regarding Stefano Carracci in Adolescence: Chapter 21?

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

6. What is revealed to the reader through Donato's sexual assault of Elena?

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

8. What causes Elena depression and dissatisfaction in Adolescence: Chapters 25-30?

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

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

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

Discuss the atmosphere of the Cerullo home. How would you describe Lila's relationships with her mother, father, and brother? What are examples of conflict and/or violence that emerge from these relationships?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the political ideals that are explored and discussed in My Brilliant Friend. How would you define Communism and Fascism? What are the history of these political ideals in Italy? How do they reflect upon the characters in the novel?

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