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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 58%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 65%.
(d) 100%.

2. When the Marshal of Benevento voices concerns that the town is surrounded by bandits, he proposes to go after them with how many Carabinieri?
(a) 50.
(b) 12.
(c) 24.
(d) 3.

3. After taking his informant to dinner, Lewis is asked to visit the bones of St. Andrew to collect a rumored miracle fluid; how much does the informant pay for this privilege?
(a) 800 lire.
(b) 150 lire.
(c) 50 lire.
(d) 200 lire.

4. 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) Hunchback.
(d) Blind.

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

6. 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) Romance.
(b) Lily.
(c) Roses.
(d) Liberty.

7. When told to tidy up the black market situation Lewis investigates Vittorio Fortuna, a pharmacist known to traffic illegally in what medication?
(a) Penicillin.
(b) Benzedrine.
(c) Amphetamine.
(d) Tetanus.

8. 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?
(a) December 11, 1943.
(b) October 30, 1943.
(c) March 14, 1944.
(d) April 1, 1944.

9. 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 Republica.
(b) Piazza di Spagna.
(c) Piazza Dante.
(d) Piazza Navona.

10. 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) Car.
(b) Walk.
(c) Carriage.
(d) Motor bike.

11. 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?
(a) Hamburger.
(b) Bacon.
(c) Chili.
(d) Turkey.

12. 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?
(a) 1300 lire.
(b) 100 lire.
(c) 1000 lire.
(d) 500 lire.

13. When Captain Frazer and Signora Lola finally become engaged, he is horrified at having to participate in an Easter parade down which of the following street?
(a) Via Toledo.
(b) Via Venezia.
(c) Via Chiaia.
(d) Via Roma.

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

15. 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) Gun.
(b) Knife.
(c) Whip.
(d) Rope.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. On his visit to the one Neapolitan suburb he has not visited, what method of transportation does Lewis use?

5. 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?

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