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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 words is used to describe Salvatore and his family's midday meal when he was young?
(a) Tasteless.
(b) Fattening.
(c) Frugal.
(d) Extravagant.

3. What did Salvatore have to do before he could marry?
(a) Save enough money to buy a house.
(b) Receive his priest's blessing.
(c) Complete his education.
(d) Complete his military service.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Salvatore spend in the hospital during his military service?

2. How are the cities Salvatore lives in during his military service described?

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

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

5. What was Salvatore's mood when leaving his island for the first time for his military service?

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