View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject does Leda teach?
(a) Math.
(b) English Literature.
(c) Law.
(d) Science.

2. What does Nina tell Leda Elena has been doing since her father left in Chapter 14?
(a) Crying.
(b) Asking when her father will return.
(c) Refusing to speak.
(d) Torturing her.

3. What did Leda tell her husband after their vacation with Lucilla?
(a) She never wanted to see Lucilla again.
(b) She wanted to send her kids to live with Lucilla and Matteo.
(c) She thought he would be better off with Lucilla.
(d) She was having an affair with Lucilla's husband.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leda go shopping for at the start of Chapter 14?

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

3. What reason does Rosaria give to Leda for Nina and Elena's absence from the beach in Chapter 18?

4. What does Leda take before heading home from the beach in Chapter 10?

5. How old is Leda at the start of the story?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 240 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample