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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 13 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gino ask Leda to ask a group of bathers to move for the Neapolitans?
(a) Gino was too busy to ask them himself.
(b) Gino felt that Leda owed them a favor.
(c) The group did not like the Neapolitans.
(d) They did not speak Italian.

2. What happened to Leda's ex-husband's career after they had children?
(a) He changed careers.
(b) It soared.
(c) He became unemployed.
(d) It stayed the same.

3. What subject do Leda and Gino settle on for discussion in Chapter 12?
(a) Nina and her family.
(b) Leda's children.
(c) School.
(d) Giovanni.

4. What was Leda's ex-husband's profession?
(a) Author.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Professor.
(d) Actor.

5. What does Leda think was the only thing the young Neapolitan mother desired as she watched her and her daughter play in the water in Chapter 4?
(a) Her child.
(b) Escape.
(c) The sun.
(d) Other men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elena tell Leda when she finds her by the water in Chapter 10?

2. What day of Leda's vacation does the beach become crowded?

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

4. What is Leda's oldest daughter's name?

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

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