Charectors
How old does Elena turn in chapter 34?
15
What family controls their neighborhood with power and wealth?
Solaras
Who is trying to win Lila over?
Marcello Solara
What decision does Elena come to after reading the letter she receives?
She leaves her vacation with the Sarratores early because she is worried about Lila
What happens to Lilas copper pot?
It explodes
How old is Lila?
15
Who buys a TV that everyone in the neighborhood starts to watch?
Marcello Solara
Who is Elena crushing on?
Nino Sarratore
Elena gets a letter in the mail on her birthday from Lila that makes her jealous and disappointed in herself why?
Because Lila wrote so well in her letter
What do Lila and her family gain by Lila getting married? (not from the engagement)
His familys grocery store
Does Elena ever write Lila back? If so why?
No, she left the trip almost right after she received the letter.
Why does the Cerullo family initially start liking Marcello?
He begins to come to dinner every night and always brings something with him
Lila becomes very successful in the shoe factory but Elena isn't pleased, why?
She's jealous and insecure she's doing so well
What happens to Elena before she leaves the trip that leaves her disgusted?
Nino's father Donato sexually assaults Elena
What does Elena say immediately after what happens to her in Ischa?
Nothing
Why does Elena claim she isn't able to speak up about what happened to her?
Disgust and shame
What family Rivalry starts?
The Carracci's and the Solaras
Why does Lila say she hasn't written Elena?
She didn't want to burden her with her problems.
Who does Lila end up deciding to marry?
Stefano Carracci
What does Elena say about birthdays in the beginning of chapter 34?
They are not a big deal
What family lives with Lila?
(by name)
Her father Fernando, her mom Adele, and her younger brother Gennaro
What does Stefano promise to her family by preposing to Lila?
Turn there shoe shop into a company/workshop
Marcello threatens Lila in chapter 34, what does he say to her?
He says he's going to kill her if she finds out she likes anyone else
What is the Island called that Elena visits with the Sarratores?
Ischia
What does Lila describe the TV as in her letter to Elena?
her peace