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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lattarullo gives Lewis information about the Neapolitan doctor with the stolen Fiat, Lewis taken him to lunch. Which of the following is Lattarullo offered on the way to eat?
(a) Wine.
(b) Money.
(c) Coffin.
(d) Food.

2. In his February 12, 1944 entry Lewis is surprised to find that the Neapolitans have never visited famous sites nearby, though they have all been to which city multiple times?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) Florence.

3. When discussing the customary pilgrimage to the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that it has been a custom for how long?
(a) 600 years.
(b) 300 years.
(c) 1500 years.
(d) 2000 years.

4. When talking about Neapolitan vendettas, Lewis mentions a boy who ambushed and killed the man who had killed his father before his birth; how old is the boy?
(a) 13.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 15.

5. When the Neapolitans serve a banquet to welcome General Mark Clark--who likes fish--the main course was what?
(a) Manatee.
(b) Lobster.
(c) Whale.
(d) Dolphin.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of the various political groups in Italy Lewis says that all BUT WHICH of the following are considered quite powerful?

2. Lewis is invited to a dinner party that features a spaghetti-eating contest; which of the following individuals is said to have introduced the classic method for this competition?

3. When Lewis attends the spaghetti-eating contest at a dinner party, he notes that the man who wins is 65 and of what profession?

4. After discussing Latarullo's home furnishings and souvenirs, Lewis remarks that his friend reads how many newspapers per day?

5. While discussing Domenico Lupo's raiding bands Lewis says that one of the biggest issues is the looting of what?

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