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1. What childhood memories returned to Leda as she drives in Chapter 1 and pictures seeing a red flag on an empty beach?

As Leda drives and imagines a red flag on an empty beach, she recalls her mother warning her never to swim if she sees a red flag because it indicates danger.

2. Where does Leda wake up at the start of Chapter 1? Why? Who is there with her?

Leda wakes up in the hospital. The doctors tell her she crashed into a guard rail. Leda's friends from Florence and her daughters, Bianca and Marta are there as well.

3. Where did Bianca and Marta recently move? With whom? How did Leda feel about their absence?

Bianca and Marta both moved to Toronto with their father. Leda was surprised at the relief she felt. For the first time in 25 years she no longer felt responsible for them and was not constantly cleaning or shopping for them.

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