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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing the shrine of Cybele near Avellino, Lewis notes that most devotees travel to Avellino by what transportation method?
(a) Walk.
(b) Car.
(c) Motor bike.
(d) Carriage.

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

3. When Lewis first meets Donna Maria Fidora, a new contact, he says that her nickname is what?
(a) La Bella.
(b) La Pitonessa.
(c) La Nobile.
(d) La Aquila.

4. 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?
(a) Acerra.
(b) Benvenuto.
(c) Albano.
(d) Pascarella.

5. As Lewis discusses the "Robin Hood" tradition in the Zona di Camorra he notes that the main example is Domenico Lupo; what explanation does Lewis give for the man's name?
(a) Bear.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Snake.
(d) Bandit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lewis begins work on the suspect file in Naples and must catalog everything; he notes that one report describes an individual that has an obsessive fear of which animal?

2. Anna Consomata reveals during her discussion with Lewis that she agreed to give false testimony because she was the mistress of which of the following?

3. 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?

4. As "November 1943" opens, Lewis laments that Counter-Intelligence funds are to be reduced to what amount per week?

5. Whitsun draws near in "May 1944." Lewis says it is also known in Naples as the Easter of what?

(see the answer key)

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