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

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

3. Who is Ninuccia?
(a) Nino's half-sister.
(b) Patrizia's baby.
(c) Useppe's imaginary friend.
(d) Ida's niece.

4. Which American president died in 1945?
(a) Carter.
(b) Kennedy.
(c) Reagan.
(d) Roosevelt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was not one of the world leaders that met after World War II to define the peace and new boundaries?

2. Scimo admits, to Useppe, that he escaped from what?

3. What is not a condition from which Useppe is suffering in 1946?

4. Bella brings Useppe home at what time each day?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Davide alienated from his family?

4. What is the situation of the few Jews who return to the Ghetto in 1945?

5. How is Nino killed?

6. What is Nino's situation, in 1944?

7. How does Ida feel about doctors?

8. How do Useppe and Ida react when the Allied forces enter Rome in 1944?

9. What happens when Ida tries to put Useppe in school?

10. How does Useppe's behavior change after seeing the disturbing newspaper photos, and his exposure to public school?

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