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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. In Chapter 14, how many weeks after Pino's parents order him to enlist with the Germans, does Pino find himself a member of the organization Todt?

2. In October of 1943, what guests does Pino see with Father Re?

3. In Chapter 3, where is Pino injured?

4. Where is Mimo bleeding from in Chapter 11?

5. What is the name of the Nazi officer coming to Casa Alpina in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At the end of Chapter 15, how and what does Pino learn about the gray men?

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

4. In Chapter 2, what excuse does Pino give his mother for being late?

5. What happens to Nicco and his friends in Chapter 9?

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

7. What happens to Tullio at the end of Chapter 13?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tito pretends to be a partisan. How would you compare Pino and Tito? What is demonstrated about bravery, courage, and cowardice through their interactions?

Essay Topic 2

Why do Mimo and Carletto want nothing to do with Pino after he becomes General Leyers’ driver? Why does Pino not try to heal the relationships by telling them the truth about himself and what he is doing?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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