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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis notes in November 1943 that the only avenue open to a young man of good family is diplomatic service; how many diplomatic posts are offered in Naples?
(a) 60.
(b) 250.
(c) 105.
(d) 25.

2. 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) Food.
(b) Coffin.
(c) Wine.
(d) Money.

3. When Lewis attends the spaghetti-eating contest at a dinner party, he notes that the man who wins is 65 and of what profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Merchant.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Doctor.

4. In the January 12, 1944 entry which of the following individuals is thrown into jail after he is discovered with several lengths of copper wire, which he insists are German?
(a) Poggio Reale.
(b) Ingeniere Crespi.
(c) Antonio Priore.
(d) Lo Scalzo.

5. As "December 1943" opens, what does Lewis say is the really unpleasant part of his job?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) Compensation.
(c) Paperwork.
(d) Arrests.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing various salaries, Lewis says the the conversion rate for the Italian lira to British pounds is ____ lire for 1 pound.

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

3. Which of the following individuals is a witness in the case against the man arrested by the corrupt police chief on fraudulent charges of conspiracy with the Germans?

4. When Lewis visits the house set up--illegally--by Captain Frazer and Signora Lola, he notes that it is badly damaged from an air raid that happened on which date?

5. When discussing the Separatist group for the restoration of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Lattarullo tells Lewis he believes the war with Germany will be over by which holiday?

(see the answer key)

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