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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1943 - History and I.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Useppe react to the girl that Nino brings home?
(a) He is fascinated by her.
(b) He is jealous of the time Nino spends with her.
(c) He is angry at Nino.
(d) He is afraid of her.

3. How does Giuseppe die?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Cirrhosis.
(c) Anheurysm.
(d) Old age.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Useppe's greatest pleasure, as a baby?

2. Civilians and cities in Europe were destroyed by what types of bombing?

3. How old is Ida Mancuso when she is introduced?

4. How many siblings does Ida have?

5. What keeps Giuseppe out of the war?

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