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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1941 - 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did World War I begin?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1914.
(d) 1905.

2. Ida's parents raised her to be what religion?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Protestant.
(d) Catholic.

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

4. Why does Nino ignore the alarms and sirens going off in the city?
(a) Because he thinks they are only drills.
(b) Because he feels sure that Rome is safe.
(c) Because he doesn't understand what they mean.
(d) Because he thinks the stories of what is happening to the Jews are exagerrated.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Ida startling news of atrocities being committed against Jews?

2. What does the drunken German soldier do to Ida?

3. What country was invaded by Italy in 1941?

4. What did Ida's mother, Nora, change about her name?

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

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