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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wartime Stories, Section 1. Fear on the Footpath; Hunger at Bevera; Going to Headquarters; & The Crow Comes Last.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", which word best describes Signorina De Magistris' physical appearance?
(a) Tanned.
(b) Fat.
(c) Invisible.
(d) Skinny.

2. In "Lazy Sons", what business does the family own?
(a) A bakery.
(b) A farm.
(c) A bank.
(d) A convenience store.

3. In "Lazy Sons", who helps the family with their business?
(a) Pietro's girlfriend.
(b) Pietro.
(c) No one.
(d) Andrea.

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

5. In "Hunger at Bevera", what does Bisma bring back to the citizens of Bevera?
(a) Melons.
(b) Bread.
(c) Cold beer.
(d) Nazis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what does Maria-nunziata repeatedly exclaim?

3. When were the stories of "Difficult Loves" originally written?

4. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", what is Signorina De Magistris doing when Zeffirino finds her?

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

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