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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. What object does the German soldier give to Ida?
(a) A flower.
(b) A pocketwatch.
(c) A knife.
(d) A bracelet.

2. What year is it, in the novel, when Gunther is introduced?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1925.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1914.

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

4. What is Ida's profession?
(a) School teacher.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Seamstress.

5. Italy's colonies in Africa were attacked by what country, in 1941?
(a) Britain.
(b) Germany.
(c) The United States.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gunther is introduced, he is anticipating a trip to where?

2. How does Ninuzzu feel about his baby brother?

3. In what year did World War I end?

4. What nation did Italy and Germany cooperatively attack, in 1941?

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

(see the answer key)

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