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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 had served honorably.
(b) He was the strongest man on his ship.
(c) He was very ill and would never quite recover.
(d) He as so homesick he came home.

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

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

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

5. What words is used to describe Salvatore and his family's midday meal when he was young?
(a) Fattening.
(b) Extravagant.
(c) Frugal.
(d) Tasteless.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the author of "Salvatore"?

4. From what illness or disease did Salvatore suffer during military service?

5. Why was the military difficult for Salvatore?

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