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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Eric Williams' discussion of Nola, which of Lewis' contacts asks him for a dinner meeting at Amalfi?
(a) Del Giudice.
(b) Eugenio Reale.
(c) Antonio Ceechi.
(d) Latarullo.

2. 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?
(a) Canada.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) England.
(d) Africa.

3. After discussing Latarullo's home furnishings and souvenirs, Lewis remarks that his friend reads how many newspapers per day?
(a) 8 - 10.
(b) 5 - 7.
(c) 15 - 20.
(d) 1 - 4.

4. When Lewis discusses the small towns outside Naples he says that there are nearly uncontrollable because they are ruled by the local mob, a group known as what?
(a) Carabinieri.
(b) Camorra.
(c) Sicurezza.
(d) Sindacos.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mt. Vesuvius erupts Lewis visits a local seismologist, Professor Saraceno, for information about the event. With what does Lewis pay the man for his advice?

2. 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?

3. When discussing Lattarullo's Separatists, Lewis notes that the organization wants to dress everyone in Roman tunics and enforce a minimum of ____ children per family.

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

5. When discussing the shrine of Cybele near Avellino, Lewis notes that most devotees travel to Avellino by what transportation method?

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