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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the narrator describe Salvatore's eyes at the start of the story?
(a) Carefree.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Evil.

3. What is the name of the island on which Salvatore was raised?
(a) Ischia.
(b) Panza.
(c) Procida.
(d) Forio.

4. Where did Salvatore go to have a good look at Assunta before deciding whether he would marry her or not?
(a) Church.
(b) The beach.
(c) The cafe.
(d) Her house.

5. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?
(a) He figures she does not want to marry someone as ill as he is.
(b) He figures she did not receive his letter announcing his return.
(c) He thinks she was too shy to see him after all that time.
(d) He assumes she married someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was not there waiting for Salvatore in Naples when he returned from military service?

2. How long had it been since Salvatore's mother had seen his fiancé when he returned to Naples?

3. Who does Salvatore cry to when he returns home after learning he is not to be married to the girl he loved?

4. How did Salvatore's family learn his fiancé was not going to marry him before he did?

5. Who is Salvatore said to have "acted as nursemaid to" (2)?

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