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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1946 - 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1943, Italy's leader proclaimed the end of what political system in Italy?
(a) Oligarchy.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Fascism.
(d) Communism.

2. Where was the Nazi-Fascist Republic of Salo formed in 1943?
(a) Northern Italy.
(b) Eastern Germany.
(c) Southern Italy.
(d) Western Germany.

3. Why is Ida anxious about seeing Signora DiSegni?
(a) DiSegni is now a member of the German army.
(b) DiSegni has the power to get Ida a job, and help her keep it.
(c) DiSegni had threatened to get Useppe taken away from Ida.
(d) Ida had confessed her Jewish heritage to DiSegni.

4. From what medical condition does Useppe begin to suffer in 1946?
(a) Paralysis.
(b) Seizures.
(c) Anemia.
(d) Pneumonia.

5. How many women were working in the United States in 1943, as a result of the war?
(a) 6 million.
(b) 4 million.
(c) 2 million.
(d) 8 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Useppe react to the girl that Nino brings home?

2. Who was not one of the three world leaders to meet at the summit in Teheran?

3. What city was liberated in 1943, at the cost of 630,000 lives?

4. What is Filomena's profession?

5. Why does Ida find herself missing the Thousand?

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