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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Salvatore's father's occupation?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Vinter.
(c) Chef.
(d) Doctor.

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

3. What did Salvatore not really hear his doctors say after telling him the details of his illness during military service?
(a) He would fully recover.
(b) He would have to undergo invasive surgery.
(c) He could never work again.
(d) He would never be quite well again.

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

5. What type of places was Salvatore accustomed to at home before leaving for his military service?
(a) Solitary meadows and lonely roads.
(b) Rowdy street and licentious bars.
(c) Silent paths, the mountains and the sea.
(d) Noisy streets and wild cafes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Salvatore's body described at the start of the story?

2. What words is used to describe Salvatore and his family's midday meal when he was young?

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

4. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

5. From what illness or disease did Salvatore suffer during military service?

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