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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 does it appear Nina and her husband argue about at the end of Chapter 9?
(a) Their guests.
(b) Money.
(c) His drunkeness.
(d) Elena.

2. Who is the author of The Lost Daughter?
(a) Elsa Morante.
(b) Anita Raja.
(c) Ann Goldstein.
(d) Elena Ferrante.

3. Why did Leda drag her daughters to a pay phone when she returned from the conference?
(a) To call her mother and ask if the girls could live with her.
(b) They could not afford their home phone anymore.
(c) To call Gianni when she was locked out of her apartment.
(d) To call Professor Hardy.

4. How old does Leda think the young mother in the Neapolitan family is?
(a) Mid 30s.
(b) Late 20s.
(c) Late 40s.
(d) Around 20.

5. What does Elena call her doll?
(a) Gannie.
(b) Nani.
(c) Baby.
(d) Mommy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What gift does Nina's husband bring to her when she first arrives?

3. What did Brenda ask Leda for before they left after spending the night in Calabrese?

4. What does Nina say has happened to Elena since she lost her doll?

5. Why did Leda throw away the tray of fruit that awaited her in her vacation apartment?

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