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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1947 History, and 1947 - 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Italian leader, appointed by the King, in 1943?
(a) Il Duce.
(b) Stalin.
(c) Badoglio.
(d) Mussolini.

2. How does Alfio die?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Cirrhosis.

3. How old is Ida Mancuso when she is introduced?
(a) 42.
(b) 37.
(c) 18.
(d) 23.

4. Who brings Ida startling news of atrocities being committed against Jews?
(a) Alfio.
(b) Nino.
(c) Vilma.
(d) Ninuzzu.

5. Ida imagines that Nino is angry with her, after his death, for what?
(a) Giving birth to him.
(b) Not protecting him.
(c) Not stopping him from his illicit activities.
(d) Not taking better care of Useppe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Rome during the bombing of Italian cities, as of 1943?

2. Which is NOT a newly-changed characteristic of Nino, when he visits Ida in 1944?

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

4. What country was devastated by attacks in 1941 as a result of its refusal to ally with Germany?

5. What did Ida's mother, Nora, change about her name?

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