Life Is Beautiful

What country is the beginning of the movie set in?

• Germany

• Poland

• Italy

• United States

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Which of the following is NOT a clue that the Nazis are taking power at the beginning of the movie?

• Uncle Leo (Eliseo) was beat up.

• Hitler visits the town.

• The horse was painted

• Business were painted with anti-Semitic (anti-Jewish) sayings

What nickname does Guido give Dora?

• Sweetheart

• Pumpkin

• Princess

• Dearest Dora

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What do Guido & Dr. Lessing have in common?

• Both are losing their hair

• They both like riddles

• They both are fighting the Nazis

• Both are Germans

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When Guido visits Dora's school, what does he give a speech about?

• Italian history

• Their civic duties

• Body parts

• Racial superiority

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What happens to Uncle Leo's horse?

• It gets lockjaw and dies

• It is stolen

• The Nazis paint it green with the words "Achtung Jewish horse" written on it

• It runs to freedom

What is the answer to this riddle, "If you say my name, I disappear."?

• Smoke

• Poetry

• Carl

• Silence

Why was Dora upset about the math problems that were discussed?

• She was an English teacher.

• She was bad at math.

• It dealt with "eliminating" (killing) people.

• They were too hard for her students.

How do Guido & Dora leave the party?

• They sneak out the back door.

• They ride off on a horse

• They climb out the window.

• They are arrested by Nazi officers.

What does the sign at the bakery say?

• No spiders or Visigoths allowed

• No Jews allowed

• No Jews or dogs allowed

• Service animals only are allowed.

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