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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that after arriving in Avellino devotees complete their journey to the shrine by what method?
(a) Walk.
(b) Car.
(c) Motor bike.
(d) Carriage.

2. When Lewis stops for lunch at Vicenzo a Mare in the Neapolitan suburb he is treated to all BUT WHICH of the following local specialties?
(a) Sand-eels.
(b) Raw shellfish.
(c) Iced octopus.
(d) Bean-shaped bivalves.

3. When Lewis investigates various Italian salaries, he says that the lowest income for a public official is that of the postman at what amount per month?
(a) 450 lire.
(b) 380 lire.
(c) 240 lire.
(d) 875 lire.

4. When Eric Williams speaks of his frustrations in the town of Nola, he tells Lewis that the whole town shut down for the Feast of what?
(a) Lily.
(b) Romance.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Roses.

5. While talking about various salaries Lewis says that his research shows the Questore of Naples makes the most, at what amount per month?
(a) 7234 lire.
(b) 4587 lire.
(c) 5496 lire.
(d) 3823 lire.

6. After Mt. Vesuvius erupts Lewis visits a local seismologist, Professor Saraceno, for information about the event. With what does Lewis pay the man for his advice?
(a) Shoes.
(b) 100 lire.
(c) Corned beef.
(d) 2 apples.

7. While in Benevento, Lewis says the Canadians have a bad reputation there, due to the Sergeant-Major's habit of abusing civilians with what?
(a) Rope.
(b) Knife.
(c) Whip.
(d) Gun.

8. Lewis says that his friend Simmons had watched a display at Guarda Sanframondi where devotees half kill themselves in honor of the Virgin every ____ years.
(a) 7.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 3.

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

10. After hearing the Marshal of Benevento's concerns about bandits outside the town, Lewis discusses the problem with the local schoolmaster; what is the man's name?
(a) Ubaldo.
(b) Genovese.
(c) Altamura.
(d) Marchesa.

11. When discussing the continued success of the black market Lewis says the Psychological Warfare Bureau estimates what percentage of Neapolitan income derives from stolen Allied goods?
(a) 65%.
(b) 100%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 58%.

12. In Lewis' visit with his informant to the bones of St. Andrew, he says that the rejuvenating fluid is passed out using what medium?
(a) Wool.
(b) Plastic bags.
(c) Paper strips.
(d) Jars.

13. When Lewis talks about Allied cargo stolen from the Port of Naples, he says that according to estimates the equivalent of how much cargo is stolen?
(a) 3 of 5 ships.
(b) 1 in 3 ships.
(c) 2 of 7 ships.
(d) 1 in 4 ships.

14. After discussing Latarullo's home furnishings and souvenirs, Lewis remarks that his friend reads how many newspapers per day?
(a) 15 - 20.
(b) 5 - 7.
(c) 1 - 4.
(d) 8 - 10.

15. When discussing the customary pilgrimage to the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that it has been a custom for how long?
(a) 1500 years.
(b) 300 years.
(c) 600 years.
(d) 2000 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When told to tidy up the black market situation Lewis investigates Vittorio Fortuna, a pharmacist known to traffic illegally in what medication?

2. In Lewis' description of the Neapolitan suburb he has not visited he contrasts the common greys and reds of Naples with what colors in this suburb?

3. After Lewis moves in to the Hotel Vesuvio he invites his new acquaintances to a dinner of what army ration, which none of them have tasted before?

4. When discussing the A-Force's plan to use venereal diseases (STDs) as a weapon Lewis states they've displayed complete disregard for the babies doomed to be born _______?

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

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