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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Salvatore tell his mother about Assunta?
(a) She is an angel among angels.
(b) She is a beauty like no other.
(c) She is mean, mean, mean.
(d) She is ugly as the devil.

3. In what type of transportation does Salvatore arrive at Naples after his military service has ended?
(a) A plane.
(b) Train.
(c) A horse and buggy.
(d) A rowboat.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Assunta have "nothing but harsh words for" (7)?

2. What is the name of the island on which Salvatore was raised?

3. Why was Salvatore happy when he learned what sickness he had during military service?

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

5. What work does Salvatore do when he settles home after returning from military service?

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