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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Bear.
(c) Bandit.
(d) Wolf.

2. When thieves raid the Field Security Office at Castellammare castle to steal wheels off vehicles, how high are the walls they have to climb to do so?
(a) 20 ft.
(b) 30 ft.
(c) 60 ft.
(d) 10 ft.

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

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?
(a) 250.
(b) 25.
(c) 60.
(d) 105.

5. 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) Stork.
(b) Magpie.
(c) Heron.
(d) Eagle.

Short Answer 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?

2. 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?

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

4. An informant, Prince A, visits the soldiers with his 24-year old sister to ask if they can arrange for her to enter an army brothel; what is the girl's name?

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?

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