Il gelataio Tirelli

Multiple Choice

What was Francesco Tirelli's favorite treat as a child?

• Chocolate

• Ice cream

• Cake

• Candy

Open Ended

Why do you think ice cream can be so special to people, especially in their childhood?

Multiple Choice

Why did Francesco Tirelli move to Hungary, and what problem did he encounter in Budapest?

• He moved for work and found good ice cream.

• He moved for family and missed Italian food.

• He moved with a passion for ice cream but couldn’t find good gelato.

• He moved for adventure and loved Hungarian desserts.

Multiple Choice

What impact did Francesco Tirelli’s gelateria have on the children of Budapest?

• They disliked his gelato.

• They loved his gelato and visited often.

• They ignored his shop.

• They preferred chocolate over gelato.

Open Ended

Describe Peter’s relationship with Francesco Tirelli and the gelateria.

Multiple Choice

As time passed, how did life change for Peter and the people of Budapest during the war?

• Life became happier and safer.

• People were afraid and the city was no longer cheerful.

• Peter moved to another city.

• The war had no impact on Budapest.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about Francesco Tirelli’s feelings and situation during the war?

• He hated the war and was worried about Hungary and Italy.

• He was less afraid because he was Italian.

• Hungarians respected Italians.

• He fought against Hungarians.

Fill in the Blank

Peter’s family was afraid because they were ___.

Multiple Choice

Why did Francesco decide to help his neighbors and the families of other children?

• Because he was afraid for himself

• Because he wanted to sell more ice cream

• Because he felt loved and wanted to help others

• Because he was told to by the authorities

Multiple Select

Which actions did Francesco take to support the families hiding in his shop?

• He brought them food and water

• He gave them newspapers

• He ignored them

• He made them pay for shelter

Open Ended

Describe how Francesco helped the Jewish families during the winter.

Multiple Choice

Who left the gelateria when the war was over?

• Only Peter

• Peter, other children and their families, and neighbors

• Only Francesco

• Only the synagogue friends

Fill in the Blank

In primavera finalmente la guerra ___

Open Ended

What changed in Francesco's life after the war ended?

Multiple Choice

Why was Francesco Tirelli declared 'Giusto tra le nazioni' (Righteous Among the Nations) in 2008?

• Because he helped save lives during the Holocaust

• Because he was a famous businessman

• Because he moved to Israel

• Because he opened a gelateria in Budapest

Open Ended

How do you think Francesco's love for ice cream influenced his life as he grew up?

Multiple Choice

What does Francesco Tirelli love so much that he finds an excuse to pass by his uncle's cart every day?

• Ice cream

• Candy

• Fruit

• Cake

Open Ended

Describe the connection between Peter Meir, Sara, and Francesco Tirelli as presented in the images.