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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which of the following dates is Lewis discharged from the American Evacuation Hospital after his illness?
(a) October 5, 1944.
(b) October 4, 1943.
(c) October 9, 1944.
(d) October 2, 1943.

2. After the meeting in Salerno with the captain, how many British men are ordered back to "Red Beach" because a token presence there is required?
(a) 5.
(b) 14.
(c) 2.
(d) 19.

3. When Lewis attends the spaghetti-eating contest at a dinner party, he notes that the man who wins is 65 and of what profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Lawyer.

4. 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) 25 lire.
(b) 5 lire.
(c) 2 lire.
(d) 19 lire.

5. On the expedition with Ingeniere Crespi's family Lewis reports that in total they manage to catch how many birds?
(a) 48.
(b) 25.
(c) 18.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis states, as he prepares to arrive in Salerno, that he and his section are attached to which American army unit?

2. The corrupt police chief says at the end of "December 1943" that he has to prevent a blood feud; what item do local families use to represent blood feuds?

3. As "November 1943" opens, Lewis laments that Counter-Intelligence funds are to be reduced to what amount per week?

4. When the orders come through to break up the assault on local girls caught with Allied soldiers, Lewis reports that there are how many men at HQ to deal with the situation?

5. When discussing the Separatist group for the restoration of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Lattarullo tells Lewis he believes the war with Germany will be over by which holiday?

(see the answer key)

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