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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1943-10, 1944 January - December, and 1944-1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings Ida startling news of atrocities being committed against Jews?
(a) Alfio.
(b) Ninuzzu.
(c) Nino.
(d) Vilma.

2. What happened to Mussolini in late 1943?
(a) He was arrested.
(b) He was taken prisoner.
(c) He was overthrown.
(d) He was executed.

3. 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) Young men were only in danger if they were Jewish.
(c) Being killed on sight.
(d) Being sent to concentration camps.

4. What did Ida's mother, Nora, change about her name?
(a) The number of letters in her name.
(b) The hyphen.
(c) The accent mark.
(d) The spelling.

5. What was the cause of death for the patriarch of the family from Genzano?
(a) Heart attack.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Liver failure.
(d) Stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many siblings does Ida have?

2. Of what nationality is Gunther?

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

4. How does Ida react when Nino steals food?

5. What can Nino do, which Ida cannot?

(see the answer key)

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