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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 word best describes the narrator?
(a) Humanitarian.
(b) Hermit.
(c) Socialite.
(d) Politician.

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

3. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", Zeffirino loves to ___.
(a) Sing.
(b) Fish.
(c) Play baseball.
(d) Swim.

4. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what does Libereso try to give Maria-nunziata?
(a) A kiss.
(b) Amphibians, reptiles, fish, bugs and worms.
(c) A ring, necklace and earrings.
(d) Dahlias.

5. In "Man in the Wasteland", who ruins the hunt?
(a) The father.
(b) Baciccin's daughter.
(c) The dog.
(d) Baciccin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", how do the Dolori boys get out to the ship?

2. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what is Libereso's profession?

3. In "The Enchanted Garden", what does the little boy like about the little girl?

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

5. In "The Enchanted Garden", what are the names of the children?

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