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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?
(a) Air Force.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Army.
(d) Navy.

2. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?
(a) Missing his parents.
(b) Missing his fiancé.
(c) Missing his brothers.
(d) Missing the beach.

3. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?
(a) He thinks she was too shy to see him after all that time.
(b) He assumes she married someone else.
(c) He figures she did not receive his letter announcing his return.
(d) He figures she does not want to marry someone as ill as he is.

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

5. What did Salvatore not really hear his doctors say after telling him the details of his illness during military service?
(a) He would have to undergo invasive surgery.
(b) He would never be quite well again.
(c) He would fully recover.
(d) He could never work again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of home did Salvatore grow up in?

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

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

5. How is Salvatore's handwriting described when he writes to his girlfriend?

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