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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Frustration.
(b) Anger.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Indignation.

2. An informant, Prince A, visits the soldiers with his 24-year old sister to ask if they can arrange for her to enter an army brothel; what is the girl's name?
(a) Luisa.
(b) Carlotta.
(c) Mila.
(d) Giovanni.

3. When Lattarullo gives Lewis information about the Neapolitan doctor with the stolen Fiat, Lewis taken him to lunch. Which of the following is Lattarullo offered on the way to eat?
(a) Wine.
(b) Food.
(c) Coffin.
(d) Money.

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

5. 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) 14.
(b) 5.
(c) 19.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In his discussion of his duties Lewis mentions that he is expected to make daily log entries in his Army Book no. 466. At what time each day are these logs to be discussed?

3. On the expedition with Ingeniere Crespi's family Lewis reports that in total they manage to catch how many birds?

4. Early in the book, on which of the following dates does Lewis state that the war arrives?

5. While discussing the contraband confiscated by the Marshal at the checkpoint three miles outside town, Lewis says that a drum of olive oil is worth how much on the black market?

(see the answer key)

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