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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Riviera Stories, Section 3. Man in the Wasteland; & Lazy Sons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The House of the Beehives", what is the narrator's name?
(a) Paolo.
(b) It doesn't say.
(c) Giovannino.
(d) Marco.

2. In "The Enchanted Garden", what do the children eat?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Broccoli.
(c) Sponge cake.
(d) Snails.

3. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", how do the Dolori boys get out to the ship?
(a) They swim.
(b) They anchor their ship right next to it and jump on.
(c) They walk.
(d) They parachute in.

4. In "The Enchanted Garden", what are the children wearing?
(a) Bathing suits.
(b) Halloween costumes.
(c) Dirty overalls.
(d) School uniforms.

5. In "Lazy Sons", how old are Pietro and Andrea?
(a) Babies.
(b) Old women.
(c) Old men.
(d) Young adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", which word best describes Signorina De Magistris' physical appearance?

2. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", what is Signorina De Magistris doing when Zeffirino finds her?

3. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what is strange about Libereso's appearance?

4. In "Man in the Wasteland", the narrator is __.

5. In "Lazy Sons", who asks Pietro and Andrea to work?

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