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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Salvatore have to do before he could marry?
(a) Save enough money to buy a house.
(b) Complete his military service.
(c) Complete his education.
(d) Receive his priest's blessing.

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

3. Who is Salvatore said to have "acted as nursemaid to" (2)?
(a) His grandparents.
(b) His eldest sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His younger brothers.

4. What type of places was Salvatore accustomed to at home before leaving for his military service?
(a) Solitary meadows and lonely roads.
(b) Rowdy street and licentious bars.
(c) Silent paths, the mountains and the sea.
(d) Noisy streets and wild cafes.

5. How is Salvatore's body described at the start of the story?
(a) Strong as an ox.
(b) Weak as a mouse.
(c) Thin as a rail.
(d) Big as a house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Salvatore spend in the hospital during his military service?

3. What was Salvatore's mood when leaving his island for the first time for his military service?

4. What simile is used to describe Salvatore's fiancé's eyes?

5. What is the only day Salvatore used to wear shoes according to the narrator at the start of the story?

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