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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1947 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The period from 1900 to 1905 marked the beginning of what?
(a) The United Nations.
(b) The Geneva Convention.
(c) World War I.
(d) The atomic century.

2. How does Useppe try to help Filomena's father?
(a) By fluffing his pillows.
(b) By giving him wine.
(c) By keeping him warm.
(d) By bringing him extra food.

3. How do people feel about the pact between Hitler and Mussolini, in Chapter 3?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Pleased.
(c) Angry.
(d) Apathetic.

4. Who murders Santina?
(a) Her customer.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her pimp.
(d) Her husband.

5. In early 1944, what news does Ida get regarding Nino and Carlo?
(a) They have been killed.
(b) No one has heard from them, and their fate is unknown.
(c) They are fine, but no longer in the area.
(d) They are fine, and still nearby.

Short Answer Questions

1. The trial in Nuremberg ended with how many death sentences for war criminals?

2. What does Davide recall about the face of the man he killed?

3. What city was burned to the ground by the Nazis in 1943?

4. What is Gunther's profession?

5. Scimo admits, to Useppe, that he escaped from what?

(see the answer key)

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