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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Lazy Sons", who helps the family with their business?
(a) No one.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Pietro.
(d) Pietro's girlfriend.

2. In "One of the Three is Still Alive", what is used as a shield?
(a) A tree.
(b) A fat man's body.
(c) A frying pan.
(d) A crucifix.

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

4. In "Animal Woods", who is the worst shot in town?
(a) The German soldier.
(b) Giua.
(c) The widow.
(d) Zefferino.

5. In "The Enchanted Garden", what are the children wearing?
(a) Halloween costumes.
(b) Dirty overalls.
(c) Bathing suits.
(d) School uniforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what does Maria-nunziata repeatedly exclaim?

2. In "The Enchanted Garden", what are the names of the children?

3. In "The House of the Beehives", what does the narrator do to the dark woman?

4. In "Man in the Wasteland", who claims nothing is his fault?

5. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", how do the Dolori boys get out to the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Fear on the Footpath", what does Binda think he sees?

2. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", how does the Dolori gang perceive the Arenella gang at the beginning of the story?

3. In "The Enchanted Garden", describe Serenella and Giovannino's relationship.

4. In "Man in the Wasteland", what does Baciccin complain about?

5. Describe Bisma of "Hunger in Bevera".

6. In "The House of the Beehives", what crime was committed? Describe it.

7. Describe Baciccin of "Man in the Wasteland".

8. In "Animal Woods", why are the animals in the woods?

9. In "Man in the Wasteland", how does Baciccin ruin hunting for the boy and his father?

10. What is the family dynamic portrayed in "A Goatherd at Luncheon"?

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