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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. Mirella believes: If you can help, you must _______.

2. For how long has Claudia worked for Bettinna and Tercilla as a helper with household chores?

3. What does Maria Avoni tote as she escorts Simon Henley to his first camp?

4. What is Antonia Usodimare running her place as?

5. ____________ was injured and out of commission, and Italy's war was handed off to second-tier generals, both American and German.

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to Alberto Fiori, formerly Albery Blum?

2. What does Santino see when he is on the crowded train?

3. What happens to Simon Henley's plane during the conflict with the German planes?

4. What are Renzo and Schramm supervising together?

5. What makes the German soldiers stop looking through the laundry basket Claudia Cicala is carrying?

6. Who is Osvaldo now driving a car for?

7. By August, what is Renzo able to do after his injury?

8. What was the real story behind the raping of the girl by the six German soldiers?

9. Why does Duno know how to care for the injured?

10. What is the holiday that the United States and the Germans had hoped to meet in terms of ending the war?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of a sin that can not be forgiven seems to make the idea of confession something that is not absolute.

Part 1: Which character is not given forgiveness or absolution for their sins?

Part 2: Why doesn't Tomitz give absolution for these sins?

Part 3: Is it right to not forgive someone who has confessed to their sins?

Essay Topic 2

Renzo is a fascinating character, always taking another side in the conflict, trying to remain away from the politics of the time.

Part 1: What are some of the roles Renzo plays within the conflict?

Part 2: Why doesn't Renzo take a side when it comes to the political arena?

Part 3: Does Renzo's noncommittal seem to be a good thing or a bad thing for others in the story? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The character of Mirella is confusing at times.

Part 1: Describe the character of Mirella.

Part 2: Why do you think Mirella decides to marry Iacopo?

Part 3: What does the character of Mirella seem to say about women during this time?

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