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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Salvatore's fiancé say she can no longer marry him?
(a) She has married somebody else.
(b) She has fallen in love with someone else.
(c) She is moving far away.
(d) He will never be able to work.

2. What would Salvatore do when his rheumatism made it impossible for him to work?
(a) Sob in the dark.
(b) Drink till dawn.
(c) Rest on the beach.
(d) Lay in his bed.

3. What work does Salvatore do when he settles home after returning from military service?
(a) Fishing and working on his father's vineyard.
(b) He refused to work and just hangs out on the beach.
(c) He works with his mother cleaning houses.
(d) He works as a cook for a wealthy family.

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

5. Who does Salvatore cry to when he returns home after learning he is not to be married to the girl he loved?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His best friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what type of transportation does Salvatore arrive at Naples after his military service has ended?

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

4. What did Salvatore have to do before he could marry?

5. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

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