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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 "Lazy Sons", who asks Pietro and Andrea to work?
(a) Their children.
(b) The parents.
(c) No one.
(d) Their girlfriends.

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

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

4. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", what does the little girl throw at one of the Dolori boys?
(a) A rock.
(b) A jellyfish.
(c) A crab.
(d) Seaweed.

5. In "Lazy Sons", what do Pietro and Andrea like to do?
(a) Chase women.
(b) Work in the family store.
(c) Sleep late, smoke, and watch billiards.
(d) Sing and dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", what is the Dolori gang out doing?

2. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", who are the better swimmers?

3. In "Lazy Sons", who is the narrator?

4. In "Lazy Sons", who thinks Andrea is cruel?

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

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