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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Lewis discusses the various things the people of Naples have resorted to eating, he notes that there has been rumor of a decline in the population of what animal in the city?
(a) Horse.
(b) Cat.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Dog.

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

3. 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) Pascarella.
(b) Acerra.
(c) Albano.
(d) Benvenuto.

4. When Lewis talks about the villainy common to local police chiefs, he mentions which one in particular who has recently had several charges brought against him?
(a) Marshal Acerra.
(b) Marshal Benvenuto.
(c) Marshal Albano.
(d) Marshal Pascarella.

5. On his sight-seeing trip into Capaccio, which of the following flowers does Lewis mention along the street that looks almost English?
(a) Iris.
(b) Petunia.
(c) Coreopsis.
(d) Zinnea.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following activities has been legally resumed in December 1943?

2. When the Neapolitans serve a banquet to welcome General Mark Clark--who likes fish--the main course was what?

3. In the December 9, 1943 entry Lewis talks about looking out over the formal gardens of what Villa?

4. In "October 1944" Lewis says that the weather is wonderful at that time of year and that it is common October sport to hunt migrant birds headed to which country?

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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