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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. In what U.S. city did the first nuclear reactor begin operation, in 1942?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Chicago.

2. How does Ida react when Nino steals food?
(a) She is angry with him for stealing food when they can afford to buy it.
(b) She is sad, but realizes that it must be done.
(c) She refuses to eat it.
(d) She gets angry and throws him out of the house.

3. Why does Ida allow Ninuzzu to have a dog?
(a) Because she is afraid of what he will do if she says no.
(b) Because she feels guilty about her second son.
(c) Because she wants him to stay at home.
(d) Because she thinks it will help his behavioral problems.

4. Who was not one of the three world leaders to meet at the summit in Teheran?
(a) Churchill.
(b) Roosevelt.
(c) Stalin.
(d) Hitler.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is not one of the political figures who the Italian Jews feel will protect them, in Chapter 3?

4. Who is Alfio?

5. How do the workers and patrons at Remo's treat Gunther?

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