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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Wartime Stories, Section 1. Fear on the Footpath; Hunger at Bevera; Going to Headquarters; & The Crow Comes Last.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", who rescues Signorina De Magistris?
(a) Zeffirino's father.
(b) Ollie the Octopus.
(c) Zeffirino.
(d) Her lover.

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

3. In "Fear on the Footpath", what is Binda's occupation?
(a) Cook.
(b) General.
(c) Courier.
(d) Sniper.

4. In "Fear on the Footpath", where is Binda trying to go?
(a) Jacksonville.
(b) Paris.
(c) Vendetta's camp.
(d) Florence.

5. In "Lazy Sons", how old are Pietro and Andrea?
(a) Babies.
(b) Young adults.
(c) Old women.
(d) Old men.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", which word best describes Signorina De Magistris' physical appearance?

2. In "The House of the Beehives", what is the narrator's name?

3. In "Big Fish, Little Fish", Zeffirino loves to ___.

4. Who is the author of "Difficult Loves"?

5. In "Going to Headquarters", who dies?

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