Enrico Caruso's hearse in Naples after his 1921 death; his wife and daughter look at his biography in 1922

The transcript discusses the decline of Caruso's health after 1909, leading to his death in Naples in 1921 due to pleurisy. It describes the public mourning and the honor bestowed upon him as a legendary tenor. Caruso's legacy is highlighted, with a comparison to Christopher Columbus, emphasizing his significance to Italy.

In which year did Caruso's health start to deteriorate?

• 1909

• 1915

• 1912

• 1905

Where did Caruso pass away?

• Venice

• Rome

• Naples

• Milan

What illness led to Caruso's death?

• Influenza

• Pleurisy

• Pneumonia

• Tuberculosis

What did the crowds confer upon Caruso posthumously?

• Medal of Honor

• Medal of Immortality

• Medal of Valor

• Medal of Excellence

Which famous Italian was Caruso compared to after his death?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei

• Christopher Columbus

• Michelangelo