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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 does Leda feel "a pang of discontent" after her evening talking with Gino in Chapter 13? (from Chapter 13)

She tried to interest him in one of her daughters unsuccessfully.

He criticized her work, acting as if he knows more about it than she does.

She can tell that he is attracted to Nina and feels that the attraction takes something away from her.

He like the Neapolitan family better than he likes her.

2.

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

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

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

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

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

3.

How does Leda feel about her daughters living so far away from her, in Canada? (from Chapter 2)

She feels free of responsibility and anxiety.

She is jealous that they have chosen to live with their father instead of her.

She wants to remain involved with their lives as best she can, in spite of the distance between them.

She misses her daughters and wishes they would come back to live with her.

4.

In Leda's memory of her mother, what does her mother say the red flag on the beach means? (from Chapter 1)

The sea is safe for swimming, so Leda should enjoy the water.

There is no lifeguard on the beach.

The sea is rough and Leda might drown if she goes swimming.

There will be a party on the beach.

5.

How does Elena behave in Chapter 14 when Leda asks her in the toy store whether she has found her doll? (from Chapter 14)

She begins to sob, whining that she wants her doll.

Not feeling well, she remains silent with her head resting on her mother's shoulder.

She replies that she has not found her doll and does not want any doll but that one.

She becomes angry and tries to hit Leda.

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