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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. What is the name of one of the men who rob Pino and others at a party at the end of Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 9, what is the name of the man who take Luigi, maria, and Rudolph to Innerferrera?

3. What does Mrs. Napolitano carry with her on the climb to Switzerland?

4. How long has it been since Pino lead Mrs. Napolitano and the D'Angelo family to Switzerland in Chapter 12?

5. What type of tie is Uncle Albert wearing in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what is being done at the Duomo, the Basilica di Santa Maria Nascente, the Gothic cathedral in the center of Milan and why?

2. Why does Pino's father send for him in Chapter 13?

3. At the end of Chapter 2, what does the newsreel discuss, and how does Pino know the news is not true?

4. What happens to Mimo when he is crossing the catwalk in Chapter 10?

5. In Chapter 12, how are Jews hidden when the Nazis search Casa Alpina?

6. In Chapter 15, where does Pino see Anna again?

7. In Chapter 14, how and where is Pino injured?

8. What is Mussolini's position by June of 1943?`

9. In Chapter 7, how does Pino remember making his ascent the first time?

10. Where does Pino see a woman he is attracted to in Chapter 1, and what does he ask her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pino is spying on General Leyers when he drives him around. What challenges does Pino face as a spy? What are the difficulties and challenges of working undercover, and how is Pino affected by working undercover?

Essay Topic 2

Some Germans want the Italians punished for a bombing that killed German soldiers. Why do some Nazis want to punish the Italians for a bombing? Why does Leyers not recommend punishing the Italians? What unforeseen consequences could occur if the Italians are punished and why would those be detrimental?

Essay Topic 3

Pino senses that something is different when he leaves Hotel Diana after a party. How does the author use foreshadowing in that and other scenes to create suspense?

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