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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 "The Crow Comes Last", what weapon does the soldier have?
(a) A knife.
(b) Grenades.
(c) A sword.
(d) A pistol.

2. In "Hunger at Bevera", who is fighting around the citizens of Bevera?
(a) Hippies and politicians.
(b) The Germans and the French.
(c) Catholics and Jews.
(d) Anarchists and Republicans.

3. In "Desire in November", what does Barbagallo fall asleep on?
(a) A table top.
(b) A church pew.
(c) A bed of hay.
(d) A bed of furs.

4. In "The Adventure of a Bather", what is Isotta's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Housewife.
(c) Maid.
(d) Prostitute.

5. In "The House of the Beehives", where does the narrator live?
(a) Florence, Italy.
(b) The woods.
(c) A cave.
(d) In a small village.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Bather", what is Isotta's fear?

2. In "Going to Headquarters", where does the story take place?

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

4. In "Animal Woods", who is given a baby chick?

5. "The Adventure of a Clerk," what does Enrico want to talk about but can't?

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