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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. As a baby, where does Useppe spend most of his time?
(a) Running errands with his brother.
(b) At daycare with other Aryan children.
(c) Isolated in his mother's apartment.
(d) Playing outdoors by himself.

2. How many women were working in the United States in 1943, as a result of the war?
(a) 6 million.
(b) 8 million.
(c) 4 million.
(d) 2 million.

3. What does Ida do, regarding her deceased mother's Jewish heritage, in Chapter 3?
(a) Tells only her husband, and begs him not to report it.
(b) Reports it to Italian authorities.
(c) Tries to prevent anyone finding out about it.
(d) Tells everyone she knows, and refuses to hide it.

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

5. What does the drunken German soldier do to Ida?
(a) Rapes her.
(b) Robs her.
(c) Reports her.
(d) Beats her up.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gunther is introduced, he is anticipating a trip to where?

2. What happened to Carlo's family, which made him suddenly so angry and violent?

3. How does Alfio die?

4. What is Nino's new nickname, as a revolutionary?

5. Where does Ida stash her life savings during the air raids?

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