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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. 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?
(a) Milan.
(b) Venice.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

2. When Lattarullo joins the Separatist organization for the restoration of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, he tells Lewis that which of the following is one of the leaders of the group?
(a) Nola.
(b) Fernando.
(c) Acerra.
(d) Visco.

3. While discussing the contraband confiscated by the Marshal at the checkpoint three miles outside town, Lewis says that a drum of olive oil is worth how much on the black market?
(a) 30, 000 lire.
(b) 3,000 lire.
(c) 8,000 lire.
(d) 50,000 lire.

4. In the October 9, 1943 entry Lewis says that children in Naples are prying limpets off rocks for food. How much can the children collect in exchange for a pint of limpets?
(a) 19 lire.
(b) 25 lire.
(c) 5 lire.
(d) 2 lire.

5. Lewis notes in his November 25, 1943 entry that there is an aversion in Italy to bothering which of the following species of bird?
(a) Magpie.
(b) Stork.
(c) Heron.
(d) Eagle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Days after the checkpoint three miles outside town, the Marshal is offended when Lewis refuses his gift of what?

2. After his return to Naples Lewis tells about an assault on local girls found in the company of Allied soldiers; he says that the assault took place from the gardens of which location?

3. 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?

4. In his February 28, 1944 entry Lewis says that spring seems to have arrived, and that a young boy is selling a collection of 25 ballads at what price?

5. When Lewis and the American army arrive at "Red Beach," how many rounds of ammunition does each man receive?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Antonio Priore is sentenced to 3 years in jail for his part in the theft and sale of Allied copper, what reason does Lewis give for the long sentence?

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

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

4. What does Lewis learn from the Americans in his September 11, 1943 entry?

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

6. When Lewis and his fellow soldiers in Benevento set up a checkpoint about three miles outside the city, what comment does Lewis make about the contraband confiscated by Marshal Altamura?

7. When the Allies learn that a planned invasion at Anzio is running through the local rumor mill, who does Lewis track down as the source of the leak?

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

9. What frustrates Lewis when trying to investigate a report of a murder from one of the scugnizzi outside the Cafe Roma?

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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