View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the local mobs around Naples, Lewis says that the only person who ever stood up to the group was whom?
(a) Emmanuele.
(b) Stalin.
(c) Mussolini.
(d) Pecorella.

2. When an attacker dressed as an American pulls a .45 automatic at a checkpoint, which of the following men is shot through the shoulder at close range?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Peters.
(c) Lewis.
(d) Durham.

3. 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) Rabbit.
(b) Cat.
(c) Horse.
(d) Dog.

4. In his discussion of the Palace in Naples, Lewis remarks that the place has how many rooms?
(a) 8.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

5. Lewis notes in his November 25, 1943 entry that there is an aversion in Italy to bothering which of the following species of bird?
(a) Stork.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Magpie.
(d) Heron.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. When Lewis and the American army arrive at "Red Beach," how many rounds of ammunition does each man receive?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 277 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample