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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.

As Nani "vomits" water, sand, and slime into the sink, of what does she remind Leda? (from Chapter 22)

She reminds Leda of the cicada from her pillow, with its burst abdomen.

She reminds Leda of herself when she was pregnant with Marta and sick all the time.

She reminds Leda of her pregnancy with Bianca, her first experience with pregnancy.

She makes Leda think about Elena and how sick she has been with a cold and fever.

2.

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

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

She feels left out of the Neapolitans' party.

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

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

3.

In spite of being puzzled about why she reveals to Rosaria and Nina her secret about her daughters, why does Leda believe she told Rosaria? (from Chapter 15)

She thinks Rosaria will understand and be sympathetic.

She hopes Rosaria will see the story as a warning to her about what having children can do to a mother.

She wanted to shock her and even frighten her, as she finds Rosaria dangerous and powerful.

She likes Rosaria and wants to know her better.

4.

What gift does Nina's husband bring to her when he first arrives on the beach? (from Chapter 6)

A necklace.

An ugly straw hat.

A new beach umbrella.

A beautiful pin to wear in her hair.

5.

When Leda has her success at the academic conference, with Professor Hardy publicly recognizing her work, and she calls Gianni to tell him the exciting news, what is his response? (from Chapter 19)

He tells her how excited he is for her and encourages her to pursue her work further.

He is irritated that she has left him to watch the children while she is at the conference.

He tells her he is pleased for her and then reports that Marta has chicken pox.

He is surprised that her work has been singled out as worthy of such recognition.

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