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

2. What simile is used to described how the place Salvatore grew up looked in the evening?
(a) Like a remote island at midnight.
(b) Like a fairy island at sunset.
(c) Like a vast wasteland.
(d) Like an uninhabited planet.

3. Why was the military difficult for Salvatore?
(a) He was used to more freedom.
(b) He was not very strong.
(c) He was accustomed to more discipline.
(d) He got seasick easily.

4. Who was King of Italy when Salvatore joined the military?
(a) Victor Emmanuel.
(b) Umberto Emmanuel.
(c) Victor Umberto.
(d) Edwardo Victoria.

5. What type of home did Salvatore grow up in?
(a) A large brown farmhouse.
(b) A tiny wooden shack.
(c) A small apartment.
(d) A little white cottage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the final place Salvatore is sent for military service?

2. How long had it been since Salvatore's mother had seen his fiancé when he returned to Naples?

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

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

5. Who lived in Grande Marina?

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