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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 - 19 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Leda tell her husband after their vacation with Lucilla?
(a) She wanted to send her kids to live with Lucilla and Matteo.
(b) She never wanted to see Lucilla again.
(c) She was having an affair with Lucilla's husband.
(d) She thought he would be better off with Lucilla.

2. What does Leda do instead, after having the urge to tell Nina and Elena they do not know how to play?
(a) She dips her feet in the water.
(b) She reads and stops watching them.
(c) She goes to the bar for a drink.
(d) She packs her things in a fury and leaves.

3. Why was Leda upset that Gianni picked up hitchhikers on the ride to their vacation home?
(a) She was already busy with their young daughters.
(b) The blasted music.
(c) They refused to use a map.
(d) The hitchhikers looked scary.

4. What day of Leda's vacation does the beach become crowded?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Monday.

5. Why was Leda worried Gianni would bring her daughters to her family in Naples after she left them?
(a) Leda had tried so hard to leave that part of herself behind.
(b) Leda was worried they would never want to leave Naples.
(c) Leda was worried her mother would spoil them too much.
(d) Leda was worried Gianni would not care for them if he had help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Leda do when the pregnant Neapolitan woman suggested Leda move to accommodate them in Chapter 6?

2. After Leda apologizes to Rosaria for not moving, what does Rosaria say is not always good for people?

3. Who is the author of The Lost Daughter?

4. How old is Leda at the start of the story?

5. How old was Leda when she had her first child?

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