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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lewis discusses the small towns outside Naples he says that there are nearly uncontrollable because they are ruled by the local mob, a group known as what?
(a) Carabinieri.
(b) Sindacos.
(c) Sicurezza.
(d) Camorra.

2. In his discussion of the various political groups in Italy Lewis says that all BUT WHICH of the following are considered quite powerful?
(a) Christian Democrats.
(b) Separatist Communists.
(c) Social Democrats.
(d) Orthodox Communists.

3. On the expedition with Ingeniere Crespi's family Lewis reports that in total they manage to catch how many birds?
(a) 48.
(b) 18.
(c) 25.
(d) 3.

4. When Lewis and the American army arrive at "Red Beach," how many rounds of ammunition does each man receive?
(a) 12.
(b) 5.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

5. When discussing the single Neapolitan suburb he has not visited, Lewis notes that the famous San Gennaro was thrown to the lions here in what year?
(a) AD 236.
(b) AD 128.
(c) AD 498.
(d) AD 305.

Short Answer Questions

1. As part of Lewis' introduction to Benevento he receives a scrap of paper listing the prices for small tasks; what should he expect to pay for help from the principal citizen?

2. When Lewis stops for lunch at Vicenzo a Mare in the Neapolitan suburb he is treated to all BUT WHICH of the following local specialties?

3. When Captain Frazer and Signora Lola finally become engaged, he is horrified at having to participate in an Easter parade down which of the following street?

4. Lewis visits Loreto in the hospital and is told by the nurse taking care of him that Loreto will last how long, at the most?

5. When Lewis refuses the blanket-requesting prostitute at the police station, she remains good natured and accepts what other item Lewis offers?

(see the answer key)

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