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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. Of what nationality is Gunther?
(a) Prussian.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Italian.
(d) German.

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

3. What is Useppe's greatest pleasure, as a baby?
(a) Seeing his big brother.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Playing with his favorite toy.
(d) Going outside.

4. In late 1943, all young men in Rome were in danger of what?
(a) Being taken and forced to serve in the German military.
(b) Being sent to concentration camps.
(c) Being killed on sight.
(d) Young men were only in danger if they were Jewish.

5. Where does Ida stash her life savings during the air raids?
(a) In a hole in the wall.
(b) Behind her stove.
(c) In her mattress.
(d) In her corset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Mussolini in late 1943?

2. What does Ida begin doing when the air raid alarms go off, in 1943?

3. What is changing about Nino's behavior, in 1942?

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

5. Where was the Nazi-Fascist Republic of Salo formed in 1943?

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