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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 "Animal Woods", what attacks the soldier?
(a) A pig.
(b) A chicken.
(c) A cow.
(d) A wildcat.

2. "The Adventure of a Clerk," who does Enrico talk to at work?
(a) His sister.
(b) His boss.
(c) His wife.
(d) His best friend.

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

4. In "Lazy Sons", who doesn't read his books?
(a) Libereso.
(b) Pietro.
(c) Zefferino.
(d) The father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mine Field", what is one of the characters trying to cross?

2. In "Man in the Wasteland", what are the father and son hunting?

3. In "Animal Woods", who tends to confiscate livestock?

4. In "Man in the Wasteland", who talks to the boy?

5. "The Adventure of a Clerk," what does Enrico want to talk about but can't?

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