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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) On the beach.
(b) At school.
(c) Working on a boat.
(d) In his room.

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

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

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

5. What was Salvatore's father's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Chef.
(d) Vinter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

2. In what type of transportation does Salvatore arrive at Naples after his military service has ended?

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

4. Who is Salvatore said to have "acted as nursemaid to" (2)?

5. Who lived in Grande Marina?

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