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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Salvatore's eyes at the start of the story?
(a) Evil.
(b) Carefree.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Gentle.

2. Who lived in Grande Marina?
(a) Salvatore's fiancé.
(b) Salvatore's teachers.
(c) Salvatore's grandparents.
(d) Salvatore's boss.

3. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?
(a) Missing his fiancé.
(b) Missing the beach.
(c) Missing his brothers.
(d) Missing his parents.

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

5. What is the name of the island on which Salvatore was raised?
(a) Ischia.
(b) Forio.
(c) Procida.
(d) Panza.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Salvatore spent his mornings at the start of the story?

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

3. What did Salvatore not really hear his doctors say after telling him the details of his illness during military service?

4. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

5. Salvatore's patience during his hospital stay is compared to which animal?

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