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

2. In "The Crow Comes Last", what does the boy become?
(a) A priest.
(b) A spy.
(c) A sniper.
(d) A fisherman.

3. In "Man in the Wasteland", what is Baciccin's nickname?
(a) Baciccin the Lucky.
(b) Bob.
(c) Baciccin the Blissful.
(d) Baciccin the Irritating.

4. In "Lazy Sons", what do Pietro and Andrea like to do?
(a) Work in the family store.
(b) Sleep late, smoke, and watch billiards.
(c) Sing and dance.
(d) Chase women.

5. In "The Crow Comes Last", where does the soldier hide?
(a) Behind a rock.
(b) In a ditch.
(c) Behind a tree.
(d) In an apse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mine Field", what happens at the end of the story?

2. In "The Adventure of a Bather", who helps Isotta?

3. In "One of the Three is Still Alive", what is used as a shield?

4. In "Animal Woods", what is Giua Dei Fichi's most valuable possession?

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

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