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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 physical characteristic does Leda notice about Nina's husband as she watches them walk on the beach?
(a) A limp.
(b) A bald spot.
(c) A scar on his belly.
(d) A twitch in his eye.

2. What begins to irritate Leda as she watches Nina and Elena play on the beach?
(a) She felt Nina was playing the role of the beautiful mother for the benefit of the crowd.
(b) She felt Nina allowed Elena to get away with behaving rudely.
(c) She felt Nina did not pay enough attention to Elena.
(d) She felt Nina and Elena ignored their family.

3. What did Leda do when Marta came to her for comfort after Lucilla left her out of a game?
(a) She yelled at Lucilla for being cruel.
(b) She read to Marta and rocked her to sleep.
(c) She yelled at Marta for getting sand all over her.
(d) She invented a game to play with Marta.

4. What does Gino tell Leda he is studying at school when she sees him in Chapter 12?
(a) Law.
(b) Literature.
(c) Math.
(d) Science.

5. What secret does Gino tell Leda he knows about Nina?
(a) She is planning on leaving her husband.
(b) She hates Rosaria.
(c) She wants to complete her university studies.
(d) She wishes her daughter had never been born.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leda's oldest daughter's name?

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

3. What does Leda imagine doing with Elena the next day at the beach as she drives home in Chapter 11?

4. What happens when Leda kisses and hugs Nani in her apartment at the end of Chapter 13?

5. What does Leda feel her daughters often blame her for?

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