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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following insects plagues Hotel Vesuvio as "September 1944" opens?
(a) Flea.
(b) Mosquito.
(c) Bed bug.
(d) Fly.

2. As Lewis passes through Naples on his way back to his unit after his illness, what does he say is the general mood of the Italian civilians?
(a) Indifference.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Indignation.
(d) Anger.

3. What method of transportation does Lewis use on his sight-seeing trip to Capaccio?
(a) Tank.
(b) Jeep.
(c) Motorcycle.
(d) Car.

4. When Lewis and the American army arrive at "Red Beach," how many rounds of ammunition does each man receive?
(a) 25.
(b) 12.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

5. 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) England.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Africa.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items does Lewis NOT lose in the flood during his stay in the hospital?

2. 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?

3. In his discussion of the Palace in Naples, Lewis remarks that the place has how many rooms?

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

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