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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How is Salvatore's body described at the start of the story?
2. What did Salvatore have to do before he could marry?
3. Salvatore's patience during his hospital stay is compared to which animal?
4. What words is used to describe Salvatore and his family's midday meal when he was young?
5. Why was the military difficult for Salvatore?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where was Salvatore when he became hospitalized during military service? How long was he there?
2. What does Salvatore's fiancé say when he asks if she received his letter saying he is not coming home?
3. Why does Salvatore have "hard feet" (1)?
4. What does Salvatore's mother say when he asks about his fiancé when he returns to Naples?
5. Who meets Salvatore at the shore when he arrives in Naples after leaving the military? Who is missing?
6. What does Salvatore realize were "as much a part of him as his hands and feet"(2) during his military service?
7. How were the cities Salvatore stayed in during his military duty different from his home?
8. Who is Salvatore's father and what did he own?
9. How is 15-year-old Salvatore described at the beginning of "Salvatore"?
10. Who did Salvatore write to most while he was in the navy? What did he say in his letters?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What conflicts exist in "Salvatore"? How does conflict develop the themes of goodness, longing, and love?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing the narrative structure of "Salvatore." What effect does this have on the story and the reader? Use direct examples from the story to support your analysis.
Essay Topic 3
Pick a character from the story and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters?
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