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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When talking about Neapolitan vendettas, Lewis mentions a boy who ambushed and killed the man who had killed his father before his birth; how old is the boy?
(a) 13.
(b) 7.
(c) 15.
(d) 9.

2. When Lewis attends the spaghetti-eating contest at a dinner party, he notes that the man who wins is 65 and of what profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Merchant.

3. On the outing with Ingeniere Crespi's family, Crespi's son manages to catch what bird to the delight of his family?
(a) Moorhen.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Pheasant.
(d) Duck.

4. Lewis talks about two large air raids that took place in August, resulting in Naples being extremely short on what in October 1943?
(a) Food.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Money.
(d) Water.

5. When discussing the Separatist group for the restoration of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Lattarullo tells Lewis he believes the war with Germany will be over by which holiday?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Easter.
(c) New Year's.
(d) Thanksgiving.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lattarullo gives Lewis information about the Neapolitan doctor with the stolen Fiat, Lewis taken him to lunch. Which of the following is Lattarullo offered on the way to eat?

2. In his discussion of the Palace in Naples, Lewis remarks that the place has how many rooms?

3. In "January 1944" which of the following is NOT a small town outside Naples also included in the list of Lewis' responsibilities?

4. Lewis begins work on the suspect file in Naples and must catalog everything; he notes that one report describes an individual that has an obsessive fear of which animal?

5. On which of the following dates are Lewis and other men attacked via plane while exploring the Temple of Neptune?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the autumn traditions in Naples after the torrential rains in September.

2. Describe the military situation in Salerno, as discussed in the September 9, 1943 entry.

3. What reasons does Lewis give for the theft of copper when he is sent to investigate the problem?

4. What embarrassing and uncomfortable experience does Lewis relate when he comes into contact with Professore Placella?

5. When arriving in Salerno, why are Lewis and his fellow British officers assigned to an American army and how do the Americans treat them?

6. When discussing the reasons behind the plight of Lattarullo and others like him, on what situation does Lewis place the blame in "November 1943"?

7. In "January 1944" why does Lewis say that his other security responsibilities--the small towns around Naples--are pointless?

8. How does Lewis describe informers in his October 10, 1943 entry?

9. What condition is the city of Naples in when Lewis arrives after his stay in the hospital?

10. Describe the mistake that occurs when Lewis is sent to investigate reports of a female spy in Afragola.

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