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1. What exposition does the author reveal in the Prologue and Chapters 1-3?

In these three short chapters, the author shares a bulk of information in a few short words. The exposition established here reveals that the women are long friends, Lila has a son, Lila has stayed in Naples while Elena has moved on, Lila does a poor job of keeping in touch, and most significantly, she has always wished to erase herself from earth.

2. How would you describe Elena's behavior toward Rino in the phone calls in the Prologue and Chapters 1-3?

For a woman who is purported to be his mother's best friend, Elena is bordering on rude and harsh in her treatment of Rino's fears. He asks if he can come stay with her and she is firm in her response of no.

3. What is discovered of Lila's belongings and mementos in Chapters 2 and 3?

Elena searches through her belongings and finds nothing of Lila's, not a photo or memento to signify their years of friendship. In this, she has played into Lila's plans to leave nothing behind. Elena calls Rino, asking if he has looked in his mother's closet. He does, and finds nothing that belongs to his mother.

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