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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the only day Salvatore used to wear shoes according to the narrator at the start of the story?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Tuesday.

3. 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) Two or three weeks.
(d) 6 months.

4. How long did Salvatore spend in the hospital during his military service?
(a) A few days.
(b) 8 hours.
(c) Several months.
(d) One year.

5. How old was Salvatore when the narrator says he first knew him?
(a) 31.
(b) 15.
(c) 22.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Salvatore not really hear his doctors say after telling him the details of his illness during military service?

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

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

4. What type of places was Salvatore accustomed to at home before leaving for his military service?

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

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