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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 "Hunger at Bevera", who kills Bisma?
(a) Zefferino.
(b) Germans.
(c) The French.
(d) His neighbors.

2. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what is the woman's initial response to the soldier's advances?
(a) She kisses him.
(b) She changes seats.
(c) She pushes him away.
(d) She screams.

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

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

5. "The Adventure of a Clerk," how does Enrico Gnei feel when his day starts?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Enchanted Garden", where does the story take place?

2. In "Transit Bed", where does Gim hide?

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

4. "The Adventure of a Clerk," who does Enrico talk to at work?

5. In "Mine Field", who are the characters?

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