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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 had Salvatore's fiancé and her mother heard about him while he was away?
(a) He was very ill and would never quite recover.
(b) He was the strongest man on his ship.
(c) He had served honorably.
(d) He as so homesick he came home.

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

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

4. Who is Salvatore's fiancé said to carry herself like?
(a) A daughter of the Caesars.
(b) A wife of an aristocrat.
(c) A lady of the night.
(d) A child of poverty.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Salvatore assume his fiancé was not waiting for him when he returned from military service?

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

4. Why would Salvatore look at Ischia every evening?

5. Who was King of Italy when Salvatore joined the military?

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