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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told Leda she was “less distracted, more generous” (7) after her children moved?
(a) Her ex-husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) A colleague.
(d) Her housemaid.

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

3. How is the wound on Leda's left side described in Chapter 1?
(a) An enormous gash.
(b) A bizarre bruise.
(c) A tiny scrape.
(d) An inexplicable lesion.

4. Of what does the pine Leda smells on the path to the beach remind her?
(a) Household cleaning products.
(b) Camping with her daughters.
(c) Her first house with her husband.
(d) Childhood summer vacations.

5. Where does Leda's ex husband live?
(a) Canada.
(b) Argentina.
(c) America.
(d) The Netherlands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What physical characteristic does Leda notice about Nina's husband as she watches them walk on the beach?

3. What is the young Neapolitan mother's name?

4. What begins to irritate Leda as she watches Nina and Elena play on the beach?

5. What does Leda think about Nina when she gets a closer look at her after speaking with the Dutch family?

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