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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What had Salvatore's fiancé and her mother heard about him while he was away?
(a) He had served honorably.
(b) He was the strongest man on his ship.
(c) He was very ill and would never quite recover.
(d) He as so homesick he came home.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what illness or disease did Salvatore suffer during military service?

2. Who lived in Grande Marina?

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

4. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?

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

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