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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Canada.
(c) Africa.
(d) New Zealand.

2. In the March 3, 1944 entry Lewis notes that it is a crime in Italy, punishable by a year in prison, to communicate which venereal disease (STD) to another person?
(a) Chlamydia.
(b) Gonorrhea.
(c) Syphillus.
(d) Herpes.

3. Which of the following is the name of the jeweler who arranges for the delivery of illegal letters in "March 1944"?
(a) Salerno.
(b) Losurdo.
(c) Patierno.
(d) Rufo.

4. When discussing Latarullo's return to his "uncle from Rome" funeral job Lewis says that a car can be hired to pick Latarullo up on which of the following areas?
(a) Piazza Dante.
(b) Piazza Republica.
(c) Piazza di Spagna.
(d) Piazza Navona.

5. When investigating a local vendetta, which of the following is the prison Lewis visits for the case?
(a) Poggio Reale.
(b) Lo Scalzo.
(c) Ingeniere Crespi.
(d) Antonio Priore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time frame does Lewis give for the completion of the thieves' raid on Castellammare castle to steal wheels off vehicles?

2. As part of the A-Force's plan to use venereal disease (STD) as a weapon, Lewis says that a number of prostitutes are rounded up and taken on a day trip where?

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

4. In the October 9, 1943 entry Lewis says that children in Naples are prying limpets off rocks for food. How much can the children collect in exchange for a pint of limpets?

5. When discussing Latarullo's part-time job as an "uncle from Rome" for funerals, how much do readers learn that Latarullo charges for this service?

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