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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the final place Salvatore is sent for military service?
(a) China.
(b) France.
(c) Russia.
(d) America.

2. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?
(a) Like forest pools.
(b) Like flickering stars.
(c) Like black holes.
(d) Like morning skies.

3. 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.

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

5. How are the cities Salvatore lives in during his military service described?
(a) Trashy and malodorous.
(b) Bright and lively.
(c) Noisy and friendless.
(d) Enlightening and sophisticated.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old was Salvatore when the narrator says he first knew him?

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

5. What type of home did Salvatore grow up in?

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