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

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

3. How does Gunther feel about his upcoming trip?
(a) Excited and scared.
(b) Excited.
(c) Apathetic.
(d) Scared.

4. Where does Nora die?
(a) Fleeing toward the sea.
(b) In the Jewish ghetto.
(c) In her home.
(d) In a concentration camp.

5. Who is Alfio?
(a) Giuseppe's brother.
(b) Nora's uncle.
(c) Ida's husband.
(d) Ida's brother-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nino ignore the alarms and sirens going off in the city?

2. What country was devastated by attacks in 1941 as a result of its refusal to ally with Germany?

3. Where does Ida go to mingle with Jews?

4. Of what nationality is Gunther?

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

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