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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Useppe react to the Allied soldiers' arrival in Rome?
(a) With delight.
(b) With sadness.
(c) With fright.
(d) With apprehension.

3. From where does Nino send Ida a postcard, in late 1944?
(a) Sicily.
(b) Rome.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Capri.

4. Scimo tells Useppe that he is too little to accompany Scimo where?
(a) To the movies.
(b) To the store.
(c) To a brothel.
(d) On a ship.

5. Who is Black Hand?
(a) Davide's nephew.
(b) Bella's uncle.
(c) Filomena's brother.
(d) Nino's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what purposes did Germans overtake some of the buildings in Rome?

2. What does Useppe wonder about Nino, during one of his night terrors?

3. Who murders Santina?

4. Why doesn't Ida attend Nino's funeral?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nino's outlook on life change after the end of the war?

2. How does Ida feel about doctors?

3. Who is Bella, and how is she introduced to the story?

4. How does Bella save Useppe's life in 1947?

5. In what ways does Ida sacrifice her own well-being for that of her son, in 1944?

6. Why was Davide alienated from his family?

7. How does Useppe die?

8. How does Ida feel about Useppe's frequent outings alone?

9. What is revealed, during Davide's speech, about his feelings for the bourgeoisie and anarchy?

10. What relationship develops between Bella and Useppe in 1947?

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