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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 19 - 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Leda tell her husband after their vacation with Lucilla?
(a) She was having an affair with Lucilla's husband.
(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 never wanted to see Lucilla again.

2. What did Leda make Florinda do, as remembered in Chapter 13?
(a) Leave the house.
(b) Give her money.
(c) Sweep and mop her floor.
(d) Apologize to Marta.

3. What is Nina's husband's name?
(a) Eddie.
(b) Toni.
(c) Ricci.
(d) Andre.

4. What was the name of Leda's childhood doll?
(a) Noni.
(b) Baby.
(c) Lollie.
(d) Mina.

5. Who is the young male worker who helps set Leda's space for her on the beach every day?
(a) Gerardo.
(b) Gonzo.
(c) Jasper.
(d) Gino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Leda upset that Gianni picked up hitchhikers on the ride to their vacation home?

2. Who is Corrado?

3. How old is Giovanni?

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

5. What does Leda find near her spot on the beach after swimming to ease her back pain at the end of Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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