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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. Who are the two men that Lila has received declarations of love from in Adolescence: Chapter 24?

2. Why does Elena keep her friendship with Antonio hidden in Adolescence: Chapter 45?

3. Who is Nino's father?

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

5. Who invites Elena and Lila to his house in Adolescence: Chapter 20?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is significant about the New Year's Eve party that is referenced throughout the narrative?

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

4. What revelations does Elena experience during the wedding and ride to the reception in Adolescence: Chapters 58 and 59?

5. What do the actions of the Solara brothers reveal about their characters during the fireworks competition at the New Year's Eve party?

6. What occurrences take place in Ishia that Elena never reveals to Lila?

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

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

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

10. What occurs in Adolescence: Chapter 53 that gives Elena a feeling of purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the setting where Lila and Elena grow up. What year is it when the narrative of their childhood begins? What is Naples like at this time? Where in Naples do Elena and Lila live?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the story of Donato Sarratore and Melina Cappuccio. What happened between these characters? How did the encounter between them influence their lives and reputations in the neighborhood?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the narrative style and framing device established for My Brilliant Friend in the Prologue and first chapters. From whose perspective is the narrative related? Why is the narrative related by this character?

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