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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 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) Thanksgiving.
(b) Easter.
(c) New Year's.
(d) Christmas.

2. Which of the following towns does Lewis NOT mention as a suburb of Naples on his journey back to his section after his release from the hospital?
(a) Torre del Greco.
(b) Casoria.
(c) Resina.
(d) Torre Annunziata.

3. When Lewis discusses Neapolitan vendettas he says that which of the following individuals told him about this, or else he would not know?
(a) Lo Scalzo.
(b) Poggio Reale.
(c) Antonio Priore.
(d) Ingeniere Crespi.

4. After the meeting in Salerno with the captain, how many British men are ordered back to "Red Beach" because a token presence there is required?
(a) 14.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 19.

5. In his discussion of his duties Lewis mentions that he is expected to make daily log entries in his Army Book no. 466. At what time each day are these logs to be discussed?
(a) 8 p.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 12 p.m.
(d) 9 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his February 12, 1944 entry Lewis is surprised to find that the Neapolitans have never visited famous sites nearby, though they have all been to which city multiple times?

2. As the book ends and Lewis prepares to leave Naples, he mentions that he hopes he will at least have time to see which of the following individuals before he leaves?

3. 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?

4. On the outing with Ingeniere Crespi's family, Crespi's son manages to catch what bird to the delight of his family?

5. When Lewis returns to Naples in "October 1944" he finds that several members of his section are ill; Moore has which of the following illnesses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of experience does Lewis describe in regards to the prostitutes who have set up business in Naples?

2. What does Lewis say about the appearance of Captain Frazer in his November 26, 1943 entry?

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

4. Describe the military confusion that occurs in the September 14, 1943 entry.

5. Why is Lewis sent to arrest Cesare Rossi in "February 1944"?

6. Describe the situation when Lewis is ordered to investigate the arrest of Giovanni Albano at the request of Marshal Benvenuto.

7. When Lewis is forced to arrest Signora Esposito-Lau, what reason does her husband give as the likely one behind the arrest?

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

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

10. What response does Lewis have when it is announced that Counter-Intelligence funds are to be cut to 400 lire per week for each section member?

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