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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Naples, Lewis finds several respectable-looking women who have turned to prostitution to support themselves. What do the women charge for their services?
(a) Lire.
(b) Water.
(c) Food.
(d) Clothing.

2. When Lewis visits the church of San Pasquale he views the body of the Blessed Egideo; what is this near-saint said to protect?
(a) Commerce.
(b) Harvest.
(c) Pregnancy.
(d) Lovers.

3. On which of the following dates are Lewis and other men attacked via plane while exploring the Temple of Neptune?
(a) September 14, 1944.
(b) September 10, 1943.
(c) September 8, 1943.
(d) September 19, 1944.

4. When the Neapolitans serve a banquet to welcome General Mark Clark--who likes fish--the main course was what?
(a) Whale.
(b) Lobster.
(c) Dolphin.
(d) Manatee.

5. Lewis is frustrated when no one will admit they've seen anything during his investigation of what crime, first reported to him by one of the scugnizzi?
(a) Burglary.
(b) Murder.
(c) Rape.
(d) Theft.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing Neapolitans' odd superstitions and views on good/bad luck, Lewis notes that they believe a house suffers from the evil eye; what is the house number?

2. As "December 1943" opens, what does Lewis say is the really unpleasant part of his job?

3. When discussing Mussolini's Press Secretary Lewis states that the man is wanted for the murder of which of the following individuals, a former rival of Mussolini?

4. 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?

5. On his sight-seeing trip into Capaccio, which of the following flowers does Lewis mention along the street that looks almost English?

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