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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Salvatore's fiancé said to carry herself like?
(a) A daughter of the Caesars.
(b) A wife of an aristocrat.
(c) A lady of the night.
(d) A child of poverty.

2. What rare quality does the narrator say he was trying to paint a portrait of in his story "Salvatore"?
(a) Goodness.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Courage.
(d) Evil.

3. Who was not there waiting for Salvatore in Naples when he returned from military service?
(a) His father.
(b) His fiancé.
(c) His youngest brother.
(d) His mother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Salvatore"?

2. In what type of transportation does Salvatore arrive at Naples after his military service has ended?

3. Where did Salvatore go to have a good look at Assunta before deciding whether he would marry her or not?

4. How long did Salvatore spend in the hospital during his military service?

5. What did Salvatore have to do before he could marry?

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