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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 said to have "acted as nursemaid to" (2)?
(a) His eldest sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His younger brothers.
(d) His grandparents.

2. 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.

3. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?
(a) He figures she does not want to marry someone as ill as he is.
(b) He thinks she was too shy to see him after all that time.
(c) He assumes she married someone else.
(d) He figures she did not receive his letter announcing his return.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "Salvatore"?

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

4. What is the only day Salvatore used to wear shoes according to the narrator at the start of the story?

5. What words is used to describe Salvatore and his family's midday meal when he was young?

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