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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Finzi.
(b) Rossi.
(c) Piscitelli.
(d) Matteotti.

2. Lewis notes in his November 25, 1943 entry that there is an aversion in Italy to bothering which of the following species of bird?
(a) Magpie.
(b) Heron.
(c) Stork.
(d) Eagle.

3. When discussing the Separatist group for the restoration of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Lattarullo tells Lewis he believes the war with Germany will be over by which holiday?
(a) Easter.
(b) New Year's.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

4. When Lewis talks about Allied cargo stolen from the Port of Naples, he says that according to estimates the equivalent of how much cargo is stolen?
(a) 1 in 4 ships.
(b) 3 of 5 ships.
(c) 2 of 7 ships.
(d) 1 in 3 ships.

5. In his discussion of the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that after arriving in Avellino devotees complete their journey to the shrine by what method?
(a) Carriage.
(b) Walk.
(c) Motor bike.
(d) Car.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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