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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Gunther from?
(a) Bergen-Belsen.
(b) Auschwitz.
(c) Dachau.
(d) Belize.

2. What does Carlo Vivaldi often practice?
(a) Writing his name.
(b) Playing the flute.
(c) A gymnastics routine.
(d) Air raid drills.

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

4. What country was invaded by Italy in 1941?
(a) Greece.
(b) Russia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Poland.

5. What rules were created by the new ordinance which went into effect at the end of 1943?
(a) Any and all Jews found in the vicinity of Rome would be immediately deported.
(b) Jewish possessions could be confiscated and divided among victims of air raids.
(c) Jews could no longer have jobs or transact business in Italy.
(d) All food would be rationed, and could no longer be bought.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Useppe experience as a small child?

2. What can Nino do, which Ida cannot?

3. How does Useppe react to the Allied soldiers' arrival in Rome?

4. Who is Ninuzzu?

5. What does Useppe ask his mother not to tell Nino?

(see the answer key)

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