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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Salvatore's mood when leaving his island for the first time for his military service?
(a) Somber.
(b) Ecstatic.
(c) Proud.
(d) Eager.

2. What type of home did Salvatore grow up in?
(a) A tiny wooden shack.
(b) A small apartment.
(c) A little white cottage.
(d) A large brown farmhouse.

3. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?
(a) To meditate and sit in peace.
(b) To see what the next day's weather would be like.
(c) To pray for his family.
(d) To contemplate his love for his fiancé.

4. Who was not there waiting for Salvatore in Naples when he returned from military service?
(a) His father.
(b) His youngest brother.
(c) His fiancé.
(d) His mother.

5. What type of fish did Salvatore catch during fishing season?
(a) Seabass.
(b) Cod.
(c) Grouper.
(d) Cuttlefish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What work does Salvatore do when he settles home after returning from military service?

2. What does the narrator say Salvatore spent his mornings at the start of the story?

3. What does the narrator say Salvatore was "full of" in the first paragraph of "Salvatore"?

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

5. Where is the final place Salvatore is sent for military service?

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