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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Riviera Stories, Section 3. Man in the Wasteland; & Lazy Sons.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", what is Signorina De Magistris doing when Zeffirino finds her?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Eating.
(c) Crying.
(d) Playing the guitar.

2. Who is the author of "Difficult Loves"?
(a) Harriett Tubman.
(b) Calvino Italio.
(c) Italo Calvino.
(d) John Irving.

3. In "The House of the Beehives", where does the narrator live?
(a) Florence, Italy.
(b) The woods.
(c) In a small village.
(d) A cave.

4. In "Lazy Sons", who is the narrator?
(a) Andrea.
(b) Pietro.
(c) The father.
(d) The mother.

5. In "Man in the Wasteland", where does the boy wait?
(a) At home.
(b) The woods.
(c) The dog house.
(d) The crossroads.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Lazy Sons", who doesn't read his books?

2. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what is Maria-nunziata's profession?

3. In "A Goatherd at Luncheon", who narrates?

4. In "A Ship Loaded with Crabs", what does the little girl poke with a stick?

5. In "The Enchanted Garden", where does the story take place?

(see the answer key)

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