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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What gift does Nina's husband bring to her when she first arrives?
(a) A tote bag.
(b) A bathing suit cover up.
(c) A straw hat.
(d) A silver necklace.

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

4. Before Leda left the beach at the start of Chapter 7, what did the pregnant woman tell her she was celebrating?
(a) Her baby shower.
(b) Nina's graduation.
(c) Her birthday.
(d) Elena's birthday.

5. How old does Leda think the pregnant member of the Neapolitan family is?
(a) Early 20s.
(b) Late teens.
(c) Around 40.
(d) Early 30s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leda's profession?

2. What does Leda do instead, after having the urge to tell Nina and Elena they do not know how to play?

3. Who are Bianca and Marta?

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

5. What does it appear Nina and her husband argue about at the end of Chapter 9?

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