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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing the shrine of Cybele near Avellino, Lewis notes that most devotees travel to Avellino by what transportation method?
(a) Carriage.
(b) Walk.
(c) Motor bike.
(d) Car.

2. While discussing Domenico Lupo's raiding bands Lewis says that one of the biggest issues is the looting of what?
(a) Trains.
(b) Groceries.
(c) Military bases.
(d) Homes.

3. When discussing Mussolini's Press Secretary Lewis states that the man is wanted for the murder of which of the following individuals, a former rival of Mussolini?
(a) Matteotti.
(b) Finzi.
(c) Piscitelli.
(d) Rossi.

4. Which of the following individuals does Lewis meet at Zi' Teresa's restaurant at the end of the November 26, 1943 entry?
(a) Captain Albano.
(b) Captain Clark.
(c) Captain Benvenuto.
(d) Captain Frazer.

5. 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) Musician.
(b) Joker.
(c) Flower merchant.
(d) Pizza shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing the awful behavior of French colonial troops as they ravage the countryside, Lewis says doctors in Castro di Volsci treat how many rapes?

2. When investigating a local vendetta, which of the following is the prison Lewis visits for the case?

3. 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?

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. Whitsun draws near in "May 1944." Lewis says it is also known in Naples as the Easter of what?

(see the answer key)

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