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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 28.
(c) 3.
(d) 102.

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

3. 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 _______?
(a) Deaf.
(b) Deformed.
(c) Brain damaged.
(d) Blind.

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) Liberty.
(c) Roses.
(d) Romance.

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

6. When Salvatore Loreto is captured in "August 1944," which of the following is the hospital in which Lewis finds him?
(a) Cancello Field Hospital.
(b) Maugham Field Hospital.
(c) Cancello National Hospital.
(d) Maugham National Hospital.

7. On which of the following dates in "March 1944" does Mt. Vesuvius erupt?
(a) March 19.
(b) March 24.
(c) March 2.
(d) March 15.

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

9. 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?
(a) 500 lire.
(b) 800 lire.
(c) 2000 lire.
(d) 1500 lire.

10. After Signora Lola gives Lewis the information about illicit letters being sent, Lattarullo provides Lewis with the name of a letter carrier. What is the man's name?
(a) Salerno.
(b) Patierno.
(c) Ruffino.
(d) Losurdo.

11. In his visit to the Neapolitan suburb in "July 1944" Lewis says that which of the following lakes, described by Homer, is a disappointment?
(a) Lago Maggiore.
(b) Lago Garda.
(c) Lago Cuomo.
(d) Lago Averno.

12. In the March 5, 1944 entry Lewis says that according to Signora Lola a letter can be sent to Rome via a local jeweler for how much money?
(a) 400 lire.
(b) 100 lire.
(c) 200 lire.
(d) 60 lire.

13. As Lewis arrives in Benevento he notes that the whole population of the city is dressed in black because it is custom to wear mourning for how long after a family death?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 8 weeks.
(d) 12 days.

14. 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.

15. When Lewis goes on a picnic with Frazer and Signora Lola, which of the following places do they visit?
(a) Capri.
(b) Rome.
(c) San Vincenzo.
(d) Portofino.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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?

3. As "June 1944" opens Lewis remarks that the inevitable has finally happened, as how many Moors have been murdered in a village near Cancello?

4. Lewis visits Loreto in the hospital and is told by the nurse taking care of him that Loreto will last how long, at the most?

5. As part of Lewis' introduction to Benevento he receives a scrap of paper listing the prices for small tasks; what should he expect to pay for help from the principal citizen?

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