The Lost Daughter Quiz

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As Leda recalls her early years as a mother, how does she see Gianni's role in raising their daughters? (from Chapter 9)

He was more focused on his career than on his family and was rarely around to help with their daughters' care.

He was an involved father who spent time with their children and got to know them well.

Gianni was unkind and distant to his children and felt no affection for them.

Gianni and Leda were equal partners in raising Bianca and Marta.

How does Leda know that the large family on the beach is from Naples? (from Chapter 4)

She recognizes their dialect as the one she grew up with in her own family in Naples.

Gino tells Leda where they are from when they first arrive on the beach.

One of the women tells her they have come from Naples for the summer.

She overhears them talking about their home in Naples.

Why, does Leda decide, is Nina really asking to borrow the apartment for some time with Gino? (from Chapter 24)

Leda believes Nina and Gino plan to continue their affair at her apartment and then run off together.

Leda concludes that Nina is really looking to get Leda involved in her life in order to help her escape it.

Leda assumes Nina and Gino want to make love and then not see each other anymore, as it is too dangerous for Nina.

Leda thinks that Nina needs a private space so she can break things off with Gino.

Why does Leda see in Gino a kind of kindred spirit? (from Chapter 3)

He tells her that he lives in Florence during the rest of the year.

He seems free of care and responsibility.

He appears to be a student, immersed in a book.

He tells her that the scent of resin in the pinewood reminds him of his childhood.

What are Leda and Gino both waiting for during the weekend on the beach in Chapter 23? (from Chapter 23)

They are waiting for the Neapolitan family to quiet down and not cause so much commotion on the beach.

They are waiting for the beach crowd to diminish so that they can have quiet and get their work done.

They are waiting for the weekend to be over so Tonino will leave and they can talk to Nina.

They are waiting for a rainy day so they can spend time in town.