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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 got seasick easily.
(b) He was accustomed to more discipline.
(c) He was used to more freedom.
(d) He was not very strong.

2. How many children did Assunta and Salvatore have?
(a) Eight.
(b) None.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. What did foreigners say about Italian fishermen when they saw Salvatore on the beach?
(a) They were unfortunate peasants.
(b) They were lazy devils.
(c) They were the salt of the earth.
(d) They were hard workers.

4. How does Salvatore feel toward his ex-fiance after learning they will not marry?
(a) He feels honored to have had her love at all.
(b) He hates her.
(c) He feels betrayed.
(d) He understands why she cannot marry him.

5. How long had it been since Salvatore's mother had seen his fiancé when he returned to Naples?
(a) Two or three weeks.
(b) Three or four days.
(c) One year.
(d) 6 months.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Salvatore do for work when he was not fishing after he married and had children?

3. What word is used to describe the size of the "white-washed" house Salvatore and Assunta buy?

4. What does Assunta seem always to by touched by regarding Salvatore?

5. What word is used to describe Salvatore's body after marrying?

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