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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 work does Salvatore do when he settles home after returning from military service?
(a) Fishing and working on his father's vineyard.
(b) He refused to work and just hangs out on the beach.
(c) He works with his mother cleaning houses.
(d) He works as a cook for a wealthy family.

2. In what type of transportation does Salvatore arrive at Naples after his military service has ended?
(a) A plane.
(b) A horse and buggy.
(c) A rowboat.
(d) Train.

3. How is Assunta described physically?
(a) Unattractive and old-looking.
(b) Beautiful and delicate featured.
(c) Heavy-set but jolly.
(d) Unkempt and scraggly.

4. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?
(a) Like forest pools.
(b) Like flickering stars.
(c) Like black holes.
(d) Like morning skies.

5. What words is used to describe Salvatore and his family's midday meal when he was young?
(a) Frugal.
(b) Extravagant.
(c) Tasteless.
(d) Fattening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?

2. What was Assunta able to purchase for Salvatore if they married?

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

4. What did Salvatore tell his mother after he took a good look at Assunta?

5. What does Salvatore tell his mother about Assunta?

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