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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) 100%.
(d) 65%.

2. 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?
(a) 150.
(b) 700.
(c) 300.
(d) 85.

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

4. 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) Knife.
(c) Gun.
(d) Rope.

5. 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) 100 lire.
(b) 1000 lire.
(c) 1300 lire.
(d) 500 lire.

6. 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?
(a) Ibex.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Cormorants.
(d) Deer.

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) Tiberius.
(c) Nero.
(d) Caligula.

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

9. In Prince Pignatelli's apartment Lewis and Evans find huge stores of which of the following perfumes?
(a) Cavalli.
(b) Chanel.
(c) Sicili.
(d) Gucci.

10. In his discussion of the marriage application investigations he must conduct, Lewis says that ___ out of 10 Italian girls have lost their men to the war?
(a) 2.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 4.

11. 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.

12. 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?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Biscuits.
(c) Wine.
(d) 200 lire.

13. On July 12, 1944 Lewis notes that he has visited every town within 30 miles of Naples with what exception?
(a) Salerno.
(b) Capua.
(c) Amalfi.
(d) Pozzuoli.

14. 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) Car.
(d) Walk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Lewis' visit with his informant to the bones of St. Andrew, he says that the rejuvenating fluid is passed out using what medium?

2. When Lewis refuses the blanket-requesting prostitute at the police station, she remains good natured and accepts what other item Lewis offers?

3. In early April, Lewis says that he has completed how many investigations of Italian women who wish to marry British soldiers?

4. Toward the end of "July 1944" Lewis says that about how many people live in a single acre in the district of Vicaria?

5. 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.

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