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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 many children did Assunta and Salvatore have?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Eight.

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

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

4. What word is used to describe Salvatore's body after marrying?
(a) Thin.
(b) Husky.
(c) Flabby.
(d) Frail.

5. What type of places was Salvatore accustomed to at home before leaving for his military service?
(a) Noisy streets and wild cafes.
(b) Solitary meadows and lonely roads.
(c) Silent paths, the mountains and the sea.
(d) Rowdy street and licentious bars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was King of Italy when Salvatore joined the military?

3. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?

4. How is Salvatore's body described at the start of the story?

5. What does Salvatore's mother tell him about a woman named Assunta a few months after he returned from military service?

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