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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lewis returns to Naples in "October 1944" he finds that several members of his section are ill; Moore has which of the following illnesses?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Syphillus.
(c) Dysentery.
(d) Hepatitis.

2. As "December 1943" opens, what does Lewis say is the really unpleasant part of his job?
(a) Compensation.
(b) Gunfire.
(c) Arrests.
(d) Paperwork.

3. In the March 5, 1944 entry Lewis says that according to Signora Lola a letter can be sent to Rome via a local jeweler for how much money?
(a) 100 lire.
(b) 60 lire.
(c) 200 lire.
(d) 400 lire.

4. Right before heading back to Naples after the trip with the Crespi family, there is a picnic of all BUT WHICH of the following?
(a) Mortadella.
(b) Salami.
(c) Spaghetti.
(d) Mozzarella.

5. Which of the following activities has been legally resumed in December 1943?
(a) Writing.
(b) Fishing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Sailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of his duties Lewis mentions that he is expected to make daily log entries in his Army Book no. 466. At what time each day are these logs to be discussed?

2. Which of the following individuals does Lewis meet at Zi' Teresa's restaurant at the end of the November 26, 1943 entry?

3. 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?

4. As the book ends and Lewis prepares to leave Naples, he mentions that he hopes he will at least have time to see which of the following individuals before he leaves?

5. While investigating the charges against the man arrested by the police chief, Lewis compares another witness--Anna Consomata--to an angel by which famous Italian artist?

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