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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1947 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Davide, why is there no need for a revolution in 1947?
(a) Because a revolution wouldn't accomplish their goals anyway.
(b) Because there is a more peaceful approach for what they want to accomplish.
(c) Because there is a Christ in all of us that is waiting to be recognized.
(d) Because the political situation at the time is good.

2. What does Ida do, for the first time, in 1946?
(a) She goes to a bar.
(b) She leaves Rome.
(c) She votes.
(d) She celebrates Christmas.

3. How does Giuseppe die?
(a) Anheurysm.
(b) Cirrhosis.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Old age.

4. Why does Nino respect Davide?
(a) For his cunning and street-smarts.
(b) For his service to his country and people.
(c) For his courage and bravery.
(d) For his thinking and philosophizing.

5. What happened to Carlo's family, which made him suddenly so angry and violent?
(a) They were deported.
(b) They were enlisted in the German military.
(c) They were killed.
(d) They were sent to a concentration camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ida gets a job, in 1944, teaching Italian to soldiers from what country?

2. What physical condition does Ida pretend to have, to cover up her second pregnancy?

3. How does Ninuzzu feel about his baby brother?

4. What does Davide tell Useppe, when Useppe visits Davide at his home for the first time?

5. From where does Nino send Ida a postcard, in late 1944?

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