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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 "Man in the Wasteland", who holds the gun?
(a) The father.
(b) Baciccin's daughter.
(c) The boy.
(d) Baciccin.

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

3. Who is the author of "Difficult Loves"?
(a) John Irving.
(b) Harriett Tubman.
(c) Italo Calvino.
(d) Calvino Italio.

4. In "The House of the Beehives", what does the narrator do to the dark woman?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Humiliates her in front of the whole town.
(c) Rapes and murders her.
(d) Teaches her to live in the forest.

5. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", what is the Dolori gang out doing?
(a) Sailing.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Tanning.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Lazy Sons", what do Pietro and Andrea like to do?

4. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", where do Signorina De Magistris and Zeffirino keep the fish they have caught?

5. In "Lazy Sons", who doesn't read his books?

(see the answer key)

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