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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. Why does Useppe develop an aversion to newspapers, in 1945?
(a) Because the ink rubs off on his hands.
(b) Because his brother despises the press, and newspapers in particular.
(c) Because of the pictures of tortured and dead people from the concentration camps.
(d) Because his mother uses them to try to teach him to read.

2. How does Useppe respond when the doctor won't let him take the animal out of its cage?
(a) He kicks the doctor.
(b) He scratches himself.
(c) He throws the cage.
(d) He cries.

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

4. Useppe's doctor wants Useppe to look at what caged animal?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A mouse.
(c) A rat.
(d) A hamster.

5. Why isn't Davide afraid of ghosts?
(a) Because he doesn't believe in them.
(b) Because he talks to them regularly.
(c) Because he believes that they cannot harm him, as his faith protects him.
(d) Because they don't answer, even when they are called.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cause of Nino's death?

2. Who is Black Hand?

3. How does Useppe react when Nino is with his girlfriend under the tree?

4. Due to widespread hunger, Ida's paycheck is no longer enough to buy what basic food item?

5. Where is Davide Segre's family home?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Scimo?

3. What does Davide do, immediately after the war ends?

4. Why was Davide alienated from his family?

5. How does Ida feel about doctors?

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

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

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

9. What happens to Hitler in 1945?

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

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