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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 5 - 8 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the military difficult for Salvatore?
(a) He was not very strong.
(b) He got seasick easily.
(c) He was accustomed to more discipline.
(d) He was used to more freedom.

2. Who lived in Grande Marina?
(a) Salvatore's grandparents.
(b) Salvatore's teachers.
(c) Salvatore's fiancé.
(d) Salvatore's boss.

3. How are the cities Salvatore lives in during his military service described?
(a) Enlightening and sophisticated.
(b) Noisy and friendless.
(c) Bright and lively.
(d) Trashy and malodorous.

4. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?
(a) Missing his parents.
(b) Missing his fiancé.
(c) Missing the beach.
(d) Missing his brothers.

5. Who was King of Italy when Salvatore joined the military?
(a) Edwardo Victoria.
(b) Umberto Emmanuel.
(c) Victor Emmanuel.
(d) Victor Umberto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What simile is used to described how the place Salvatore grew up looked in the evening?

2. How is Assunta described physically?

3. What is the name of the island on which Salvatore was raised?

4. What does Salvatore tell his mother about Assunta?

5. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?

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