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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1943-10, 1944 January - December, and 1944-1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ida give Nino, which is a symbol of freedom to him?
(a) A brochure for a new school.
(b) His own car.
(c) Permission to get a job.
(d) His own key to the house.

2. What country was invaded by Italy in 1941?
(a) Poland.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) Greece.

3. What keeps Giuseppe out of the war?
(a) His family situation.
(b) His political beliefs.
(c) His age.
(d) His bad leg.

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

5. How many casualties were incurred by the end of World War I?
(a) Ten million.
(b) One billion.
(c) Three million.
(d) Six million.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Carlo respond when encouraged to join the armed revolution?

2. Gandhi was arrested by troops from what nation, in 1942?

3. How does Useppe react to the girl that Nino brings home?

4. Why doesn't Ida tell Nino about her pregnancy?

5. What does Nino do, in 1943, which devastates Ida?

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