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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 5 - 8 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Salvatore's family learn his fiancé was not going to marry him before he did?
(a) Her mother told them.
(b) Her new husband told them.
(c) She told them.
(d) Her father told them.

2. Where is the final place Salvatore is sent for military service?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) China.
(d) America.

3. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?
(a) Like flickering stars.
(b) Like forest pools.
(c) Like black holes.
(d) Like morning skies.

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

5. What was Salvatore's mood when leaving his island for the first time for his military service?
(a) Somber.
(b) Proud.
(c) Ecstatic.
(d) Eager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Salvatore do for work when he was not fishing after he married and had children?

2. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's hands while he bathes his children?

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

4. What rare quality does the narrator say he was trying to paint a portrait of in his story "Salvatore"?

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

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