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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1947 History, and 1947 - 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Useppe develop an aversion to newspapers, in 1945?
(a) Because of the pictures of tortured and dead people from the concentration camps.
(b) Because his mother uses them to try to teach him to read.
(c) Because the ink rubs off on his hands.
(d) Because his brother despises the press, and newspapers in particular.

2. What does Useppe ask his mother not to tell Nino?
(a) That Useppe had a seizure.
(b) That Useppe and Ida are homeless.
(c) That Useppe hates dogs.
(d) That Useppe isn't doing well in school.

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

4. What physical condition does Ida pretend to have, to cover up her second pregnancy?
(a) Gallstones.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Colitis.

5. What does Ida name her second son?
(a) Ninuzzu.
(b) Useppe.
(c) Nino.
(d) Alfio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What health problem plagued Ida as a child?

2. Ida's parents raised her to be what religion?

3. Who is "The Thousand"?

4. What does Carlo do after hearing the message brought to him in the night?

5. What is the name of Nino's second dog?

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