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The Lost Daughter Quiz

Elena Ferrante

This Study Guide consists of approximately 105 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Lost Daughter.

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante

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The Lost Daughter Quiz

Elena Ferrante

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Leda put on makeup and care about appearing respectable and proper when she goes out into town? (from Chapter 12)

She is thinking about herself aging and wants to fight off the anxiety that accompanies her loss of attractiveness.

She is hoping to see Giovanni and perhaps flirt a little with him.

She feels confused about having taken Elena's doll, and she wants to reassure herself that she is not a bad person.

She hopes to see the Neapolitan family in town and wants to appear attractive to them.

2.

As Nani "vomits" water, sand, and slime into the sink, of what does she remind Leda? (from Chapter 22)

She reminds Leda of herself when she was pregnant with Marta and sick all the time.

She makes Leda think about Elena and how sick she has been with a cold and fever.

She reminds Leda of her pregnancy with Bianca, her first experience with pregnancy.

She reminds Leda of the cicada from her pillow, with its burst abdomen.

3.

How does Leda feel about her daughters living so far away from her, in Canada? (from Chapter 2)

She misses her daughters and wishes they would come back to live with her.

She is jealous that they have chosen to live with their father instead of her.

She feels free of responsibility and anxiety.

She wants to remain involved with their lives as best she can, in spite of the distance between them.

4.

What weapon does Nina use against Leda to injure her? (from Chapter 25)

A crystal paperweight.

A pair of scissors.

A hatpin.

A pinecone.

5.

Why, does Leda decide, is Nina really asking to borrow the apartment for some time with Gino? (from Chapter 24)

Leda thinks that Nina needs a private space so she can break things off with Gino.

Leda believes Nina and Gino plan to continue their affair at her apartment and then run off together.

Leda assumes Nina and Gino want to make love and then not see each other anymore, as it is too dangerous for Nina.

Leda concludes that Nina is really looking to get Leda involved in her life in order to help her escape it.

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