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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the only day Salvatore used to wear shoes according to the narrator at the start of the story?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Tuesday.

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

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

5. Why was Salvatore happy when he learned what sickness he had during military service?
(a) He would completely recover on his own soon.
(b) He would be able to continue his service.
(c) They could now cure him.
(d) He could go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

2. How is Salvatore's handwriting described when he writes to his girlfriend?

3. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?

4. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?

5. Who was King of Italy when Salvatore joined the military?

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