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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 does Assunta seem always to by touched by regarding Salvatore?
(a) His perseverance in the face of adversity.
(b) His gentle sweetness.
(c) He physical prowess.
(d) He altruism.

2. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?
(a) Like black holes.
(b) Like flickering stars.
(c) Like forest pools.
(d) Like morning skies.

3. With whom did Salvatore fish with on his boat in the evenings during fishing season?
(a) His parents.
(b) Assunta.
(c) His sons.
(d) One of his brothers.

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

5. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?
(a) He thinks she was too shy to see him after all that time.
(b) He figures she does not want to marry someone as ill as he is.
(c) He figures she did not receive his letter announcing his return.
(d) He assumes she married someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's hands when he is not bathing his children?

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

3. Where did Salvatore go to have a good look at Assunta before deciding whether he would marry her or not?

4. Why was the military difficult for Salvatore?

5. What type of home did Salvatore grow up in?

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