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

2. "The Adventure of a Clerk," who does Enrico talk to at work?
(a) His sister.
(b) His best friend.
(c) His wife.
(d) His boss.

3. In "Desire in November", what does Linda do for Barbagallo?
(a) Cook a meal for him.
(b) Wash his underwear.
(c) Gives him a bath.
(d) Finds a bed for him.

4. In "Man in the Wasteland", who talks to the boy?
(a) Maria-nunziata.
(b) Baciccin.
(c) Nobody.
(d) The dog.

5. In "The Adventure of a Soldier", what is implied at the end of the story?
(a) The woman kills herself.
(b) The soldier is arrested.
(c) The soldier and the woman have sex.
(d) The soldier and the woman get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "One of the Three is Still Alive", who are the three people?

2. Which character is in both "Sleeping Like Dogs" and "Dollars and the Demimondaine"?

3. In "Mine Field", what is one of the characters trying to cross?

4. In "The Adventure of a Bather", where is Isotta found when she receives help?

5. In "Lazy Sons", who helps the family with their business?

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