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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was King of Italy when Salvatore joined the military?
(a) Victor Umberto.
(b) Victor Emmanuel.
(c) Edwardo Victoria.
(d) Umberto Emmanuel.

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

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

4. What is the first thing Salvatore did the first evening he was home after military service?
(a) Visit his fiancé.
(b) Work on the boat.
(c) Visit his doctor.
(d) Go to the movies.

5. How is Salvatore's handwriting described when he writes to his girlfriend?
(a) Meticulous.
(b) Child-like.
(c) Indecipherable.
(d) Masculine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the island on which Salvatore was raised?

2. Who lived in Grande Marina?

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

4. Salvatore's patience during his hospital stay is compared to which animal?

5. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

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