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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had it been since Salvatore's mother had seen his fiancé when he returned to Naples?

2. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?

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

4. What was Salvatore's father's occupation?

5. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Salvatore's father and what did he own?

2. What does Salvatore realize were "as much a part of him as his hands and feet"(2) during his military service?

3. Why does Salvatore have "hard feet" (1)?

4. Why is Salvatore discharged from the military? What does he feel when he learns he can go home?

5. How did Salvatore care for his younger brothers at the start of the story?

6. Where was Salvatore when he became hospitalized during military service? How long was he there?

7. What does Salvatore's fiancé say when he asks if she received his letter saying he is not coming home?

8. Why did Salvatore and his fiancé have to wait to marry?

9. How were the cities Salvatore stayed in during his military duty different from his home?

10. How is 15-year-old Salvatore described at the beginning of "Salvatore"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay exploring the central purpose of this story. What response do you think the author hoped to get from his readers? Do you think he was successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay examining the island of Ischia as a symbol in "Salvatore."

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing narrative voice in Maugham of "Salvatore." Include thoughts on how the narrative voice of the story is effective in conveying the story’s themes.

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