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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 simile is used to describe Salvatore's hands while he bathes his children?
(a) Like flowers.
(b) Like sandpaper.
(c) Like buzzing bees.
(d) Like cold stones.

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

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

4. Who is Salvatore's fiancé said to carry herself like?
(a) A wife of an aristocrat.
(b) A lady of the night.
(c) A daughter of the Caesars.
(d) A child of poverty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?

3. What is the first thing Salvatore did the first evening he was home after military service?

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

5. How does Salvatore feel toward his ex-fiance after learning they will not marry?

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