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Basic Italian in 30 Days: Emergencies

Untimed topic quiz: 10 questions on Emergencies, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.

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  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Language-reviewed October 13, 2026
Start with the lessonsBasic Italian: 30 Lessons: about 750 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

Day 28: Emergencies

  1. Question 1 of 10

    What does "Aiuto!" mean?
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    Answer: D. Help!

    Aiuto means help. You shout Aiuto! in an emergency.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    What is the single number to call for any emergency in Italy (and across the EU)?
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    Answer: C. 112

    Italy's official tourism website says 112 is the single emergency number in Italy, and the European Commission says 112 works everywhere in the EU, free of charge. (Sources: Italy's official tourism website, italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance; European Commission, digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/112)

  3. Question 3 of 10

    In Italy, which number is listed for the State Police (Polizia di Stato)?
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    Answer: B. 113

    Italy's official tourism website lists 113 for the State Police, for example for accidents and thefts. You can also call 112 for any emergency. (Source: Italy's official tourism website, italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance)

  4. Question 4 of 10

    Fill the gap: Ho ___ di un medico. (I need a doctor.)
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    Answer: B. bisogno

    To need is avere bisogno di: ho bisogno di un medico.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    What is "il pronto soccorso"?
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    Answer: D. The emergency department of a hospital

    Il pronto soccorso is where you go in a hospital for urgent care.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    What does "Mi hanno rubato il portafoglio" mean?
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    Answer: A. Someone stole my wallet.

    Rubare means to steal. Mi hanno rubato... means someone stole my... I lost is ho perso.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    How do you say "I have lost my passport"?
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    Answer: B. Ho perso il passaporto.

    Perdere uses avere in the passato prossimo, and its participle is irregular: perso.

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Listen. Where is the accident?
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    Aiuto! C'è stato un incidente. Un uomo è ferito. Siamo in via Dante 8.

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    Answer: D. Via Dante 8

    The caller says Siamo in via Dante 8: the street and the number. Say where you are first when you call 112.

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    Aiuto! C'è stato un incidente. Un uomo è ferito. Siamo in via Dante 8.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    Listen. What happened to the woman?
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    Poliziotto: Che cosa è successo?
    Donna: Mi hanno rubato la borsa alla stazione.

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    Answer: B. Someone stole her bag at the station.

    Mi hanno rubato la borsa alla stazione means someone stole my bag at the station.

    Transcript

    Poliziotto: Che cosa è successo?
    Donna: Mi hanno rubato la borsa alla stazione.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    Read the sign. If there is a fire, what should you NOT do?

    NUMERI DI EMERGENZA
    Numero unico di emergenza: 112
    Polizia di Stato: 113
    Vigili del Fuoco: 115
    Emergenza sanitaria: 118
    In caso di incendio non usate l'ascensore.

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    Answer: B. Use the elevator

    In caso di incendio non usate l'ascensore means in case of fire, do not use the elevator. The numbers on the sign match the official list: 112 for all emergencies, 113 State Police, 115 fire brigade, 118 medical. (Source: Italy's official tourism website, italia.it/en/italy/practical-information/emergency-and-assistance)

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