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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 mood when leaving his island for the first time for his military service?
(a) Ecstatic.
(b) Somber.
(c) Proud.
(d) Eager.

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

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

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

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) Two or three weeks.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was not there waiting for Salvatore in Naples when he returned from military service?

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

3. Who is Salvatore said to have "acted as nursemaid to" (2)?

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

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

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