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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "November 1943" opens, Lewis laments that Counter-Intelligence funds are to be reduced to what amount per week?
(a) 400 lire.
(b) 600 lire.
(c) 800 lire.
(d) 200 lire.

2. As Lewis discusses the "Robin Hood" tradition in the Zona di Camorra he notes that the main example is Domenico Lupo; what explanation does Lewis give for the man's name?
(a) Snake.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Bear.
(d) Bandit.

3. At the end of "February 1944" Lewis sees his first pazzariello on the Via San Pasquale; according to Lewis, this word translates to what?
(a) Flower merchant.
(b) Musician.
(c) Pizza shop.
(d) Joker.

4. When Lewis visits the prison during his vendetta investigation he notes that newly received prisoners are fingerprinted and then told to wipe the ink off their hands where?
(a) Washrag.
(b) Wall.
(c) Hair.
(d) Pants.

5. When Lewis and Lattarullo go to lunch and inspect the dish said to be veal, the waiter admits under questioning that it is actually what?
(a) Cat.
(b) Mule.
(c) Dog.
(d) Horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing the customary pilgrimage to the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that it has been a custom for how long?

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

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

4. Lewis notes in November 1943 that the only avenue open to a young man of good family is diplomatic service; how many diplomatic posts are offered in Naples?

5. 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?

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