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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Due to widespread hunger, Ida's paycheck is no longer enough to buy what basic food item?
(a) Pepper.
(b) Crackers.
(c) Olive oil.
(d) Cheese.

2. Why does Useppe love newspapers?
(a) Because of the way they smell.
(b) Because of all the pictures.
(c) Because they can be made into hats.
(d) Because he can draw on them.

3. How old is Scimo?
(a) 12.
(b) 16.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

4. The trial in Nuremberg ended with how many death sentences for war criminals?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Six.

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

6. How does Useppe react when Nino is with his girlfriend under the tree?
(a) He becomes distraught.
(b) He is not phased, as he is used to it.
(c) He thinks it is funny, and wants to watch.
(d) He asks a lot of questions about what they're doing.

7. What is the cause of Nino's death?
(a) A gunshot wound.
(b) A bar fight.
(c) A car accident.
(d) A drug overdose.

8. Who murders Santina?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her customer.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her pimp.

9. Davide Segre is the real name of which member of the revolutionary band?
(a) Quattro.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Ace of Hearts.
(d) Pyotr.

10. Which of Useppe's features appears unusual, starting in 1947?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His mouth.
(c) His hair.
(d) His lips.

11. How does Davide die?
(a) He is beaten to death.
(b) He has a stroke.
(c) He overdoses on drugs.
(d) He is killed in a robbery.

12. Nino is very proud of what possession in 1946?
(a) A color television.
(b) An expensive radio.
(c) A nice car.
(d) A motorcycle.

13. Davide tells Nino that, someday, he wants to do what?
(a) Write a book.
(b) Own his own home.
(c) Travel the world.
(d) Start a business.

14. What does Davide tell Useppe, when Useppe visits Davide at his home for the first time?
(a) Useppe is too young for Davide to associate with him.
(b) Useppe is too pretty and happy for this world.
(c) Ida doesn't really love Useppe.
(d) Davide feels like he has known Useppe for his entire life.

15. Why doesn't Ida attend Nino's funeral?
(a) She is afraid she cannot handle it emotionally.
(b) She doesn't want to remember him that way.
(c) She doesn't want to see the other people he associated himself with.
(d) She is so confused that she doesn't know when or where it takes place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Trade union leaders were assassinated, in 1947, in what city?

2. Where was Segre's family killed during the war?

3. Why doesn't Davide drink the wine Useppe brings to him?

4. A pact was formed, in 1947, between which two entities?

5. Why does Nino respect Davide?

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