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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. Which branch of the military did Salvatore serve?

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

3. Who was not there waiting for Salvatore in Naples when he returned from military service?

4. Who is Salvatore's fiancé said to carry herself like?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who meets Salvatore at the shore when he arrives in Naples after leaving the military? Who is missing?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Salvatore's mother say when he asks about his fiancé when he returns to Naples?

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

9. Who did Salvatore write to most while he was in the navy? What did he say in his letters?

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

Pick a character from the story and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Maugham’s focus on the theme of goodness as presented in the story.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about how Salvatore responds to leaving for military service. What was it like for him and why?

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