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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Elena do when Leda asked if she had found her doll?
(a) She softly said no.
(b) She told Leda she took the doll.
(c) She cried.
(d) She tried to hit Leda.

2. What does Leda find near her spot on the beach after swimming to ease her back pain at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) A dead cicada.
(b) Elena's hat.
(c) Elena's doll.
(d) A wad of cash.

3. How does Leda feel after speaking with her daughter when she calls after the pinecone incident in Chapter 7?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) At peace.

4. What did Leda make Florinda do, as remembered in Chapter 13?
(a) Give her money.
(b) Sweep and mop her floor.
(c) Leave the house.
(d) Apologize to Marta.

5. What does Leda think Gianni would do if he saw Elena playing on the beach alone?
(a) He would admonish her mother for ignoring her child.
(b) He would play with her.
(c) He would not notice her.
(d) He would find some kids to play with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Rosaria?

2. What is Elena doing when Leda finds her by the shore in Chapter 10?

3. What does Leda tell Rosaria is "always a cause for worry" (20)?

4. How old is Leda at the start of the story?

5. After Leda apologizes to Rosaria for not moving, what does Rosaria say is not always good for people?

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