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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. On December 22, 1944, how long does Pino have to wait at the Swiss border for Leyers?

2. When will family members be able to get the bodies of their family members who were shot in the decimation?

3. Who will be hiding in Pino's family's apartment for the rest of the war in Chapter 27?

4. How many people does Pino see crammed into a space meant for 20 cows in Chapter 24?

5. In Chapter 22, how long has it been since Michele has heard from Mimo?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 22, what does General Leyers do to relieve the suffering of the German soldiers along the Gothic Line?

2. In Chapter 28, how does Pino arrest General Leyers?

3. How does Pino get Gabriella's body to her mother?

4. Why does Leyers speak with Cardinal Schuster in Chapter 17?

5. What does Father Re tell Pino when he comes to see him in Chapter 24?

6. In Chapter 16, what happens when Pino is talking and eating with Carletto?

7. In Chapter 25, what does Pino learn about Auschwitz?

8. In Chapter 23, what does Mimo look like when Pino and Anna see him?

9. What does Antonio tell Pino about the men in the gray clothing in Chapter 16?

10. In Chapter 20, what does Pino have to do to get the Daimler running after they are strafed by a Spitfire?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Pino works hard to get Jews safely to Switzerland. What challenges does Pino face when he helps Jews climb to safety? What is revealed about inner and outer strength through Pino and the Jews’ actions?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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