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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Salvatore when the narrator says he first knew him?
(a) 31.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 22.

2. How does the narrator describe Salvatore's eyes at the start of the story?
(a) Evil.
(b) Gentle.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Carefree.

3. From what illness or disease did Salvatore suffer during military service?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Typhus.
(c) Rheumatism.
(d) Scarlet fever.

4. How long had it been since Salvatore's mother had seen his fiancé when he returned to Naples?
(a) Three or four days.
(b) Two or three weeks.
(c) 6 months.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of places was Salvatore accustomed to at home before leaving for his military service?

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

3. What was the hardest for Salvatore about being away from home?

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

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

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