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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who joins the Neapolitan family at the start of Chapter 6?
(a) Nina's husband.
(b) Nina's parents.
(c) Nina's grandparents.
(d) Nina's siblings.

2. What would Leda's daughters say whenever she tried to discuss the years she left them?
(a) They loved living with their father.
(b) They missed her everyday.
(c) They could never forgive her.
(d) They did not remember.

3. 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.

4. What would Lucilla do if Bianca and Marta were too immersed in a game to play with Lucilla?
(a) She would point out their flaws.
(b) She would sit with Leda and talk.
(c) She would admonish them for being selfish.
(d) She would go to her room and sulk.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old does Leda think the daughter of the young Neapolitan woman must be?

4. What was one reason Leda allowed her daughters to play with her as if she were a doll?

5. What type of insect does Leda find on her pillow when trying to sleep the first night in her apartment?

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