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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 35 refers to agreeability or a likable nature in a person?

2. Whom does Elena see that causes her feelings of horror in Adolescence: Chapter 41?

3. What word from Adolescence: Chapter 22 means extremely poor or povery-stricken?

4. Whom does Elena ask to go to Lila's wedding with her in Adolescence: Chapter 55?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What significant plot points emerge in Adolescence: Chapters 25-30?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Elena's summer spent at Ischia. With whom does Elena stay during her visit? How does she earn room and board? Who also stays at the house during the summer and what relationships does Elena form with these characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Elena's relationship with Nino Saratorre in the novel. When does this relationship begin? How does it evolve? What about Nino is Elena attracted to? What happens to their relationship in the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Carmela Peluso. When does Carmela become friends with Lila and Elena? How would you characterize her personality and actions? How does Carmela's friendship affect the friendship between Lila and Elena?

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