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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 did Assunta not marry the man to whom she had been engaged?
(a) She ended the engagement when she learned he had cheated.
(b) He left her for another woman.
(c) He was killed during military service.
(d) He walked out on her and never returned.

2. Why was Salvatore happy when he learned what sickness he had during military service?
(a) He could go home.
(b) They could now cure him.
(c) He would completely recover on his own soon.
(d) He would be able to continue his service.

3. Why does Salvatore's fiancé say she can no longer marry him?
(a) She has fallen in love with someone else.
(b) She has married somebody else.
(c) She is moving far away.
(d) He will never be able to work.

4. How long did Salvatore spend in the hospital during his military service?
(a) A few days.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) Several months.
(d) One year.

5. How is Salvatore's body described at the start of the story?
(a) Thin as a rail.
(b) Big as a house.
(c) Weak as a mouse.
(d) Strong as an ox.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Salvatore's fiancé said to carry herself like?

2. Who lived in Grande Marina?

3. Where is the final place Salvatore is sent for military service?

4. What rare quality does the narrator say he was trying to paint a portrait of in his story "Salvatore"?

5. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?

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