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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which of the following dates in "March 1944" does Mt. Vesuvius erupt?
(a) March 24.
(b) March 15.
(c) March 2.
(d) March 19.

2. Anna Consomata reveals during her discussion with Lewis that she agreed to give false testimony because she was the mistress of which of the following?
(a) Albano.
(b) Benvenuto.
(c) Pascarella.
(d) Acerra.

3. When Lattarullo joins the Separatist organization for the restoration of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, he tells Lewis that which of the following is one of the leaders of the group?
(a) Acerra.
(b) Nola.
(c) Fernando.
(d) Visco.

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

5. In the October 24, 1943 entry Lewis is sent to deal with a young German boy set to be executed as a spy. What is the young boy's name?
(a) Sauro.
(b) Frazer.
(c) Tobruk.
(d) Posilippo.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the outing with Ingeniere Crespi's family, Crespi's son manages to catch what bird to the delight of his family?

2. 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?

3. Lewis notes in his November 25, 1943 entry that there is an aversion in Italy to bothering which of the following species of bird?

4. In his discussion of the Palace in Naples, how many bathrooms does Lewis say it has?

5. 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?

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