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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1943 - 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country was devastated by attacks in 1941 as a result of its refusal to ally with Germany?
(a) Poland.
(b) The Czech Republic.
(c) Yugoslavia.
(d) Italy.

2. Who brings Ida startling news of atrocities being committed against Jews?
(a) Alfio.
(b) Vilma.
(c) Ninuzzu.
(d) Nino.

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

4. What does Nino decide to do, in 1943?
(a) Get a job.
(b) Get married.
(c) Flee to Germany.
(d) Join a military battalion.

5. How do people feel about the pact between Hitler and Mussolini, in Chapter 3?
(a) Angry.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Pleased.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1943, Italy's leader proclaimed the end of what political system in Italy?

2. Why does Ida allow Ninuzzu to have a dog?

3. Why doesn't Ida tell Nino about her pregnancy?

4. What vice did Ida's father have?

5. What physical condition does Ida pretend to have, to cover up her second pregnancy?

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