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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories of Love and Loneliness, Section 1. The Adventure of a Soldier; The Adventure of a Bather; & The Adventure of a Clerk.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what is the woman doing when the soldier first tries to touch her?
(a) Eating.
(b) Talking to her friend.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sleeping.

2. In "Man in the Wasteland", who complains about his luck?
(a) The dog.
(b) The boy.
(c) The father.
(d) Baciccin.

3. In "Lazy Sons", why is the family business failing?
(a) Lack of workers.
(b) Bad location.
(c) The business doesn't really exist.
(d) Bad recipes.

4. "The Adventure of a Clerk," what does Enrico Gnei do before work?
(a) Kisses his wife good-bye.
(b) Puts gas in his car.
(c) Drinks a beer.
(d) Eats breakfast and shaves.

5. In "The Adventure of a Bather", who helps Isotta?
(a) Her sister.
(b) A foreign man.
(c) A boy and his father.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Bather", what is Isotta's occupation?

2. In "The Adventure of a Clerk," what has Enrico Gnei been doing all night?

3. In "Animal Woods", who is the worst shot in town?

4. "The Adventure of a Clerk," how does Enrico Gnei feel after starting work?

5. In "Animal Woods", how does the soldier die?

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