Sveva Caetani
Comprehension

The following paragraph comes from the Sveva Caetani vignette. After reading the story, see if you can fill in the blanks from memory.

Not only would Ofelia refuse to leave the (1) _________, but she forbid Sveva to do so either. Without Leone to cling to, Ofelia tried to hold on to her (2)______________. Ofelia complained of heart problems, and she told her daughter, “If you leave me, I shall (3) ________.” Sveva obeyed her. She was afraid to do anything that might hurt her
(4) _________. She was also afraid of losing her mother’s
(5)_________ . For (6) ___________ years, Sveva did not step outside the house. Ofelia was afraid of being left (7)____________. Ofelia insisted that Sveva even share her bedroom although Sveva later moved her bed into the hallway. She was afraid Sveva might want to get married or have a career and then move away. A (8) __________ was built around the yard, and visitors were turned away. Letters to
(9) ________ from friends were kept from her. There was only Miss (10) __________, Ofelia’s long-time companion, and her mother for company.