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

2. 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) Blind.
(b) Paralyzed.
(c) Hunchback.
(d) Deaf.

3. 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 Cuomo.
(c) Lago Garda.
(d) Lago Averno.

4. 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 236.
(b) AD 305.
(c) AD 498.
(d) AD 128.

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?
(a) White bread.
(b) Steak.
(c) Caviar.
(d) Pasta.

6. As part of the A-Force's plan to use venereal disease (STD) as a weapon, Lewis says that a number of prostitutes are rounded up and taken on a day trip where?
(a) Rome.
(b) Capri.
(c) San Vincenzo.
(d) Portofino.

7. 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) Herpes.
(d) Chlamydia.

8. 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) 50 lire.
(b) 200 lire.
(c) 800 lire.
(d) 150 lire.

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

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

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

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) Paper strips.
(b) Jars.
(c) Wool.
(d) Plastic bags.

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

14. While discussing Latarullo's home furnishings Lewis describes a dingy piece of rock, supposedly from the sanctuary of which saint?
(a) St. John.
(b) St. Peter.
(c) St. Michael.
(d) St. Paul.

15. 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) Turkey.
(b) Chili.
(c) Hamburger.
(d) Bacon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. When discussing various salaries, Lewis says the the conversion rate for the Italian lira to British pounds is ____ lire for 1 pound.

4. When the Marshal of Benevento voices concerns that the town is surrounded by bandits, he proposes to go after them with how many Carabinieri?

5. 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?

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