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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 had Salvatore's fiancé and her mother heard about him while he was away?
(a) He had served honorably.
(b) He was the strongest man on his ship.
(c) He was very ill and would never quite recover.
(d) He as so homesick he came home.

2. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?
(a) To see what the next day's weather would be like.
(b) To pray for his family.
(c) To contemplate his love for his fiancé.
(d) To meditate and sit in peace.

3. What does the narrator say Salvatore spent his mornings at the start of the story?
(a) Working on a boat.
(b) At school.
(c) In his room.
(d) On the beach.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the narrator describe Salvatore's manners after marrying Assunta and moving to their home?

3. What was Salvatore's father's occupation?

4. What did Salvatore have to do before he could marry?

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

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