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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Leda feel her daughters often blame her for?
(a) Their own suffering.
(b) Their parent's divorce.
(c) Their bad taste in men.
(d) Their bad grades.

3. After Leda apologizes to Rosaria for not moving, what does Rosaria say is not always good for people?
(a) The sea.
(b) Cake.
(c) Parties.
(d) Reading.

4. What did Elena do when Leda asked if she had found her doll?
(a) She told Leda she took the doll.
(b) She softly said no.
(c) She tried to hit Leda.
(d) She cried.

5. What ominous warning sign does Elena imagine as she drives at the start of the novel?
(a) A black cat.
(b) Red flag.
(c) A dead bird.
(d) Dark clouds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Giovanni behave when Leda sees him playing cards with a group of friends at the bar in Chapter 7?

3. What does Leda think Gianni would do if he saw Elena playing on the beach alone?

4. What did Leda get upset with Florinda about?

5. What hits Leda as she walks back to her apartment in Chapter 7 after first talking with Rosaria?

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