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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Stories of Love and Loneliness, Section 3. The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man; & The Adventure of a Poet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Nearsighted Man", what does Amilcare worry about?
(a) That the last great thrill of his life is over.
(b) If he needs a new job.
(c) His weight.
(d) His fading looks.

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

3. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", Zeffirino loves to ___.
(a) Swim.
(b) Fish.
(c) Play baseball.
(d) Sing.

4. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what is Maria-nunziata's profession?
(a) Stay-at-home mom.
(b) Servant.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Grocery clerk.

5. In "Sleeping Like Dogs", how does Belmoretto rent out the object he himself has rented?
(a) Per psychic reading.
(b) By the half hour.
(c) By the minute.
(d) Per meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", what does Antonio buy?

2. In "Theft in a Pastry Shop", what do the police do when they arrive at the scene of the crime?

3. In "The Adventure of a Traveler", where does Federico live?

4. In "The Adventure of a Photographer", what is Antonino Paraggi's profession?

5. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", what does the little girl poke with a stick?

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