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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Purple and yellow.
(b) Green and yellow.
(c) Pink and green.
(d) Blue and brown.

2. In Lewis' discussion of various salary levels, how much does he say an Italian major makes per month?
(a) 3063 lire.
(b) 1425 lire.
(c) 4235 lire.
(d) 2875 lire.

3. In his discussion of the various political groups in Italy Lewis says that all BUT WHICH of the following are considered quite powerful?
(a) Social Democrats.
(b) Christian Democrats.
(c) Separatist Communists.
(d) Orthodox Communists.

4. 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) Gonorrhea.
(b) Syphillus.
(c) Chlamydia.
(d) Herpes.

5. During their visit to the bones of St. Andrew, the informant tells Lewis that the bones excrete the rejuvenating fluid how many times per year?
(a) 67.
(b) 102.
(c) 3.
(d) 28.

6. In his April 1, 1944 entry Lewis spends time Signora Lola and says that she looks wonderful, having put on some weight due to the return of what food to Naples?
(a) Caviar.
(b) Pasta.
(c) Steak.
(d) White bread.

7. When Lewis visits the suburb in "July 1944" he says that this is where which of the following emperors of Rome murdered his mother?
(a) Marco.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Nero.
(d) Tiberius.

8. The attendants who pass out the rejuvenating fluid when Lewis and his informant visit the bones of St. Andrew suffer what affliction, deemed to be lucky?
(a) Deaf.
(b) Paralyzed.
(c) Blind.
(d) Hunchback.

9. When Lewis is admitted to the 92nd General Hospital, he is suffering from what illness?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Tuberculosis.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Yellow Fever.

10. 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) Bandit.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Snake.

11. On his visit to the one Neapolitan suburb he has not visited, what method of transportation does Lewis use?
(a) Horse.
(b) Walking.
(c) Carriage.
(d) Jeep.

12. When discussing the single Neapolitan suburb he has not visited, Lewis notes that the famous San Gennaro was thrown to the lions here in what year?
(a) AD 305.
(b) AD 236.
(c) AD 498.
(d) AD 128.

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

14. When a prostitute presents herself at the police station expecting a blanket in return for her services, Lewis is astonished to find that she is how old?
(a) 35.
(b) 68.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

15. While discussing Domenico Lupo's raiding bands Lewis says that one of the biggest issues is the looting of what?
(a) Military bases.
(b) Homes.
(c) Trains.
(d) Groceries.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in the hospital Lewis mentions that Signoras Lola and Susanna will be going on a retreat to Ischia to "deflate," and that they will eat what to accomplish this?

2. The prostitutes rounded up for the A-Force's plot are unhappy about the situation because they are used to making how much money per night?

3. How old is the boy in "March 1944" who arrives at the 92nd General Hospital missing 3 fingers?

4. When discussing the awful behavior of French colonial troops as they ravage the countryside, Lewis says doctors in Castro di Volsci treat how many rapes?

5. When Salvatore Loreto is captured in "August 1944," which of the following is the hospital in which Lewis finds him?

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