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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1943 - 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Haile Selassie was restored to the throne of what nation in 1941?
(a) Greece.
(b) Ethiopia.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Yugoslavia.

3. How many siblings does Ida have?
(a) 1.
(b) None.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Who is "The Thousand"?
(a) A large group of cats who prowl the alleys at night.
(b) A large, half-Neapolitan family.
(c) The stars the refugees can see through the ceiling of the shelter.
(d) The cockroaches that live in the shelter.

5. Why doesn't Ida tell Nino about her pregnancy?
(a) Because she feels that it is none of his business.
(b) Because she doesn't think he'll understand.
(c) Because she doesn't think he will believe her.
(d) Because she doesn't want to tell him how it happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What law outlines the rules regarding Jews reporting their status to the census?

2. How does Useppe react to the girl that Nino brings home?

3. As a baby, where does Useppe spend most of his time?

4. Ida meets another Giuseppe in 1943, and his profession is what?

5. What does Carlo Vivaldi often practice?

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