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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 5 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Leda throw away the tray of fruit that awaited her in her vacation apartment?
(a) They made her feel sick.
(b) She hated fruit.
(c) Some of it was rotten.
(d) She thought it might be poisoned.

2. What did Leda's mother often threaten to do when Leda was young?
(a) Smack Leda.
(b) Kick Leda out of the house.
(c) Leave the family.
(d) Throw away all of Leda's toys.

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

4. What does Leda do instead, after having the urge to tell Nina and Elena they do not know how to play?
(a) She dips her feet in the water.
(b) She goes to the bar for a drink.
(c) She packs her things in a fury and leaves.
(d) She reads and stops watching them.

5. Who is the young male worker who helps set Leda's space for her on the beach every day?
(a) Jasper.
(b) Gonzo.
(c) Gerardo.
(d) Gino.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leda dislike about the way Nina and Elena play with the doll?

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

3. Who told Leda she was “less distracted, more generous” (7) after her children moved?

4. Who are Bianca and Marta?

5. What is the name of the person who greeted Leda when she arrived at her vacation apartment?

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