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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 5 - 8 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word is used to describe the size of the "white-washed" house Salvatore and Assunta buy?
(a) Gigantic.
(b) Tiny.
(c) Microscopic.
(d) Miniscule.

2. With whom did Salvatore fish with on his boat in the evenings during fishing season?
(a) His parents.
(b) One of his brothers.
(c) Assunta.
(d) His sons.

3. What would Salvatore do when his rheumatism made it impossible for him to work?
(a) Drink till dawn.
(b) Sob in the dark.
(c) Rest on the beach.
(d) Lay in his bed.

4. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?
(a) Missing his brothers.
(b) Missing the beach.
(c) Missing his parents.
(d) Missing his fiancé.

5. Why was the military difficult for Salvatore?
(a) He got seasick easily.
(b) He was not very strong.
(c) He was accustomed to more discipline.
(d) He was used to more freedom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Salvatore spent his mornings at the start of the story?

2. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

3. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's hands while he bathes his children?

4. What was Salvatore's mood when leaving his island for the first time for his military service?

5. What type of places was Salvatore accustomed to at home before leaving for his military service?

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