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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 does the narrator describe Salvatore's eyes at the start of the story?
(a) Evil.
(b) Carefree.
(c) Gentle.
(d) Suspicious.

2. What type of home did Salvatore grow up in?
(a) A large brown farmhouse.
(b) A tiny wooden shack.
(c) A small apartment.
(d) A little white cottage.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of fish did Salvatore catch during fishing season?

3. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

4. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?

5. How many children did Assunta and Salvatore have?

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