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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 happened to Leda's ex-husband's career after they had children?
(a) It stayed the same.
(b) He changed careers.
(c) It soared.
(d) He became unemployed.

2. How old was Leda when she had her second child?
(a) 43.
(b) 19.
(c) 33.
(d) 25.

3. Whose "gentle cadence" (13) did Nina's voice remind Leda?
(a) Leda's mother.
(b) Leda's lover.
(c) Leda's daughter.
(d) Leda's husband.

4. How does Leda feel after speaking with her daughter when she calls after the pinecone incident in Chapter 7?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) At peace.

5. Who is Corrado?
(a) Rosaria's husband.
(b) Marta's boyfriend.
(c) Leda's lover.
(d) Bianca's professor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leda angry at herself for discussing at the start of Chapter 15?

2. How did Lucilla behave toward Leda while their families vacationed together?

3. What does Leda think Gianni would do if he saw Elena playing on the beach alone?

4. What did Leda do after Bianca interrupted her while she was writing an essay when Bianca was 5?

5. What was the name of Leda's childhood doll?

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