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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the Palace in Naples, how many bathrooms does Lewis say it has?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 0.
(d) 7.

2. In the October 9, 1943 entry Lewis says that children in Naples are prying limpets off rocks for food. How much can the children collect in exchange for a pint of limpets?
(a) 5 lire.
(b) 2 lire.
(c) 25 lire.
(d) 19 lire.

3. When Lewis visits the church of San Pasquale he views the body of the Blessed Egideo; what is this near-saint said to protect?
(a) Harvest.
(b) Commerce.
(c) Pregnancy.
(d) Lovers.

4. Lewis and his companions enter the catacombs behind San Gennaro on reports that German SS officers are hidden there. How many galleries are in this catacomb?
(a) 12.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

5. In his February 28, 1944 entry Lewis says that spring seems to have arrived, and that a young boy is selling a collection of 25 ballads at what price?
(a) 5 lire.
(b) 10 lire.
(c) 15 lire.
(d) 20 lire.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lewis is invited to go on a family expedition to gather greens and hunt birds with Ingeniere Crespi, the man's son goes along; what is the boy's name?

2. As he discusses the frustrations of the Italian boys who have lost the local girls to soldiers, Lewis says that an American soldier can offer a girl all BUT WHICH of the following?

3. When discussing Neapolitans' odd superstitions and views on good/bad luck, Lewis notes that they believe a house suffers from the evil eye; what is the house number?

4. What time frame does Lewis give for the completion of the thieves' raid on Castellammare castle to steal wheels off vehicles?

5. 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?

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