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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Useppe's doctor wants Useppe to look at what caged animal?
(a) A rat.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A hamster.
(d) A mouse.

2. Nino is very proud of what possession in 1946?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) An expensive radio.
(c) A nice car.
(d) A color television.

3. Who is Black Hand?
(a) Davide's nephew.
(b) Bella's uncle.
(c) Nino's cousin.
(d) Filomena's brother.

4. What type of food does Useppe buy for himself and Bella during one of their adventures in the city?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Pretzels.
(d) Hot dogs.

5. The trial in Nuremberg ended with how many death sentences for war criminals?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Davide deliver his lecture in 1947?

2. Why doesn't Ida attend Nino's funeral?

3. According to Davide, why is there no need for a revolution in 1947?

4. Why does Ida put Useppe in kindergarten?

5. What is the name of Nino's second dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bella save Useppe's life in 1947?

2. What is revealed, during Davide's speech, about his feelings for the bourgeoisie and anarchy?

3. In what ways does Ida sacrifice her own well-being for that of her son, in 1944?

4. What happens to Ida after Useppe's death?

5. What does Davide say about Jesus, during his tavern lecture?

6. What does Davide do, immediately after the war ends?

7. How does Useppe's behavior change after seeing the disturbing newspaper photos, and his exposure to public school?

8. What is Nino's situation, in 1944?

9. How do Useppe's feelings about newspapers change in 1945?

10. Who is Scimo?

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