4. Who is "The Thousand"?
(a) The stars the refugees can see through the ceiling of the shelter.
(b) A large group of cats who prowl the alleys at night.
(c) A large, half-Neapolitan family.
(d) The cockroaches that live in the shelter.

5. What problem does Useppe experience as a small child?
(a) He is only able to eat a small variety of foods.
(b) He has a speech impediment.
(c) He is prone to violent outbursts.
(d) He is unable to walk.

6. How old is Ninuzzu in Chapter 3?
(a) 10.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

7. What was the cause of death for the patriarch of the family from Genzano?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Liver failure.
(d) Starvation.

8. Who is Alfio?
(a) Ida's brother-in-law.
(b) Ida's husband.
(c) Giuseppe's brother.
(d) Nora's uncle.

9. Why does Ida allow Ninuzzu to have a dog?
(a) Because she is afraid of what he will do if she says no.
(b) Because she thinks it will help his behavioral problems.
(c) Because she feels guilty about her second son.
(d) Because she wants him to stay at home.

10. How does Ida react when Nino steals food?
(a) She gets angry and throws him out of the house.
(b) She is sad, but realizes that it must be done.
(c) She is angry with him for stealing food when they can afford to buy it.
(d) She refuses to eat it.

11. How does Gunther feel about his upcoming trip?
(a) Apathetic.
(b) Excited and scared.
(c) Scared.
(d) Excited.

12. What city was burned to the ground by the Nazis in 1943?
(a) Warsaw.
(b) Stalingrad.
(c) Rome.
(d) Belsen.

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

14. What happened to Mussolini in late 1943?
(a) He was taken prisoner.
(b) He was arrested.
(c) He was executed.
(d) He was overthrown.

15. What object does the German soldier give to Ida?
(a) A pocketwatch.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A knife.
(d) A flower.