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The Lost Daughter Quiz

Elena Ferrante

This Study Guide consists of approximately 105 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Lost Daughter.

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

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The Lost Daughter Quiz

Elena Ferrante

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Leda upset in Chapter 7 as she walks through the pinewood after leaving the beach? (from Chapter 7)

She is irritated that the Neapolitans are making so much noise on the beach, preventing her from concentrating on her work.

She wanted to stay longer at the beach but had become sunburned.

She questions her reasoning for not moving her seat when the Neapolitans asked her to.

She feels left out of the Neapolitans' party.

2.

What weapon does Nina use against Leda to injure her? (from Chapter 25)

A hatpin.

A crystal paperweight.

A pair of scissors.

A pinecone.

3.

What did Leda's daughters write back to her when she wrote them both letters, explaining why she had abandoned them? (from Chapter 17)

They wrote angry responses, telling Leda she has ruined their lives.

Bianca wrote a letter saying she understood, and Marta wrote a letter talking about how hurt she had been.

They each wrote a letter to Leda, asking her if they could all sit down together to talk about what happened.

They did not write anything back.

4.

Why does Leda put on makeup and care about appearing respectable and proper when she goes out into town? (from Chapter 12)

She is thinking about herself aging and wants to fight off the anxiety that accompanies her loss of attractiveness.

She is hoping to see Giovanni and perhaps flirt a little with him.

She feels confused about having taken Elena's doll, and she wants to reassure herself that she is not a bad person.

She hopes to see the Neapolitan family in town and wants to appear attractive to them.

5.

What is Leda's main reason for despising Lucilla as she does? (from Chapter 16)

Lucilla makes her feel like she does everything wrong as a mother and was not cut out for motherhood.

Leda is jealous of Lucilla's games with Bianca and Marta.

Leda is jealous of Gianni's attention toward Lucilla.

Lucilla is cruel to Bianca and Marta, and Leda feels protective of them.

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