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

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

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

4. Salvatore's patience during his hospital stay is compared to which animal?
(a) A horse.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A mouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Salvatore happy when he learned what sickness he had during military service?

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

3. Who lived in Grande Marina?

4. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?

5. What simile is used to described how the place Salvatore grew up looked in the evening?

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