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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Riviera Stories, Section 2. The House of the Beehives; Big Fish, Little Fish; & A Ship Loaded with Crabs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The House of the Beehives", what "guards" the narrator's house?
(a) Bobcats.
(b) Bees.
(c) Wasps.
(d) Bears.

2. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", who rescues Signorina De Magistris?
(a) Zeffirino.
(b) Ollie the Octopus.
(c) Zeffirino's father.
(d) Her lover.

3. When were the stories of "Difficult Loves" originally written?
(a) 1970's and 1980's.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1940's and 1950's.

4. In "A Goatherd at Luncheon", what is the goatherds name?
(a) Paolo.
(b) Marco.
(c) Cristina.
(d) Giovannino.

5. In "A Goatherd at Luncheon", who narrates?
(a) Marco.
(b) Quinto.
(c) Cristina.
(d) The Goatherd.

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 Maria-nunziata's profession?

4. In "The House of the Beehives", what word best describes the narrator?

5. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", what do the Dolori boys find below deck?

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