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

2. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?
(a) To see what the next day's weather would be like.
(b) To meditate and sit in peace.
(c) To pray for his family.
(d) To contemplate his love for his fiancé.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the author of "Salvatore"?

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

4. What was Salvatore's father's occupation?

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

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