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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Leda worried Gianni would bring her daughters to her family in Naples after she left them?
(a) Leda was worried they would never want to leave Naples.
(b) Leda had tried so hard to leave that part of herself behind.
(c) Leda was worried her mother would spoil them too much.
(d) Leda was worried Gianni would not care for them if he had help.

2. Why did Leda return to her family after she was gone for two months when the girls were young?
(a) To take the girls with her.
(b) To get her things.
(c) To beg Gianni to take her back.
(d) To sign divorce papers.

3. What did Leda say to her daughters after she returned to them and they did poorly in school?
(a) They were going to turn out like their grandmother.
(b) They get their brains from their father.
(c) It is not their fault they are not bright.
(d) At least they are pretty.

4. How old was Leda when she had her first child?
(a) 32.
(b) 41.
(c) 23.
(d) 18.

5. What is the young Neapolitan mother's name?
(a) Nina.
(b) Nala.
(c) Nora.
(d) Lela.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Giovanni's oldest son?

2. Who joins the Neapolitan family at the start of Chapter 6?

3. What did Leda once give to Bianca to ease her jealously of her new sister?

4. How does Leda feel after speaking with her daughter when she calls after the pinecone incident in Chapter 7?

5. What does Leda say when Giovanni asks about the doll in her apartment?

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