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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Marta behave after Leda's interaction with Florinda, as remembered in Chapter 13?
(a) She was furious with Florinda.
(b) She would not speak to Leda.
(c) She was thankful to Leda.
(d) She acted as if nothing happened.

3. Which of the Neapolitans does Gino tell Leda he likes the least?
(a) Rosaria.
(b) Nina.
(c) Toni.
(d) Elena.

4. Why does Leda's youngest daughter say she cannot go to the party she has been invited to when they speak in Chapter 7?
(a) Her ex-boyfriend will be there.
(b) Everyone will think Bianca is prettier.
(c) Her hairdresser ruined her hair.
(d) She has nothing to wear.

5. What does Leda tell Nina is "blinding" (27) after she found Elena in Chapter 10?
(a) The sunshine.
(b) Fury.
(c) Love.
(d) Anguish.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did Leda's daughters play with her as if she were a doll when they were young?

2. What is the daughter of the young Neapolitan mother's name?

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

4. What does Leda buy for Nina and Elena at the fair?

5. What did Leda say to her daughters after she returned to them and they did poorly in school?

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