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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. 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) Ida had confessed her Jewish heritage to DiSegni.
(d) DiSegni had threatened to get Useppe taken away from Ida.

2. What country was abandoned by its King and government leaders in 1943?
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) Poland.

3. Why does Ida put Useppe in kindergarten?
(a) Because she can't afford daycare.
(b) Because he doesn't seem ready for first grade.
(c) Because she feels that he needs social interaction.
(d) Because she doesn't want him to fall behind academically.

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

5. Why does Nino move back into Ida's home in 1946?
(a) He has a fight with his landlord.
(b) He is caring for Ida while she is sick.
(c) He can no longer afford to pay his rent.
(d) He is hiding from his enemies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nino promise to Useppe, but fails to deliver?

2. How does Ida react when Nino steals food?

3. What happens to Filomena's pet rabbit?

4. How does Useppe try to help Filomena's father?

5. Where was the Nazi-Fascist Republic of Salo formed in 1943?

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