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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Leda's professor convince her to go to the conference he invited her to when her children were young?
(a) He found a baby-sitter for her children.
(b) He told her she could be a guest speaker.
(c) He secured funding for her trip.
(d) He spoke to her husband and convinced him to allow her to go.

2. Who does Leda notice at the fair just before Nina leaves her?
(a) Gino.
(b) Rosaria and Toni.
(c) Marta and Bianca.
(d) Giovanni.

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

4. How long after she met the hitchhikers did Leda leave her family?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 3 months.

5. What would Leda's daughters say whenever she tried to discuss the years she left them?
(a) They missed her everyday.
(b) They could never forgive her.
(c) They loved living with their father.
(d) They did not remember.

6. Why is Nina upset to learn her husband is at the fair at the start of Chapter 22?
(a) She had told him not to come back.
(b) He will blame her for Elena's mood.
(c) She thinks he is stalking her.
(d) He was not supposed to be there until the next day.

7. How does Giovanni look as he stands near Nina's family at the dance party in Chapter 23?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Proud.
(c) Intimidating.
(d) Weak.

8. Who walks Leda home after the dance party in Chapter 23?
(a) Gino.
(b) Toni.
(c) Giovanni.
(d) Nina.

9. What does Nina jab Leda with in her apartment at the end of the novel?
(a) A hat pin.
(b) Her keys.
(c) A pinecone.
(d) A knife.

10. Who does Leda watch "in the distance" (75) at the beach at the start of Chapter 23?
(a) Nina.
(b) Gino.
(c) Toni.
(d) Elena.

11. Who calls Leda while she is at the fair rummaging through clothes and antiques?
(a) Rosaria.
(b) Nina.
(c) Marta.
(d) Bianca.

12. What does Leda remove from Nani's mouth while in her apartment bathroom?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A crayon.
(c) A worm.
(d) A baby bottle.

13. Why would Leda's daughters ask her to leave the apartment when they were teenagers?
(a) So she did not embarrass them in front of their friends.
(b) To throw parties.
(c) So they could study in peace.
(d) To have sex with boyfriends.

14. Who does Nina yell at for trying to intervene with one of Elena's tantrums in Chapter 23?
(a) Toni.
(b) Giovanni.
(c) Rosaria.
(d) Leda.

15. What are the Neapolitan children handing out on the beach when Leda arrives at the end of Chapter 18?
(a) Handmade crafts.
(b) Sunscreen.
(c) Flyers for a concert.
(d) A flyer for the missing doll.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leda recall marry men with whom she had affairs telling her at the start of Chapter 19?

2. In Chapter 19, Leda reflects on a time her professor invited her to a conference on which writer?

3. Why is Leda annoyed at the movie she attends in Chapter 23?

4. What does Gino say Nina wants him to ask of Leda?

5. How old is Giovanni's oldest son?

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