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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. What is the name of the plaza where the Palace is located, in which Lewis' unit is installed when he reunites with them in Naples?
(a) Piazza Venezia.
(b) Piazza Dante.
(c) Piazza Vittoria.
(d) Piazza Navona.

2. Which of the following activities has been legally resumed in December 1943?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Writing.

3. When discussing Signora Esposito-Lau, Lewis notes that the Psychological Warfare Bureau reported that what percentage of the Italian people collaborated with Germans?
(a) 25%.
(b) 72%.
(c) 58%.
(d) 96%.

4. In his discussion of the Palace in Naples, Lewis remarks that the place has how many rooms?
(a) 16.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

5. 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) Lawyer.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. On which of the following dates is Lewis discharged from the American Evacuation Hospital after his illness?

2. When Lewis travels to Afragola to investigate reports that a woman there is a spy, he finds that a translation error has occurred and the woman is actually suspected of being what?

3. 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?

4. During Lewis' time in the American Evacuation Hospital, he is frequently disturbed by what noise a few hundred yards away?

5. After describing his concerns about the Canadians who have returned to the area, Lewis says that the Allies have recognized how many political parties in the area?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Lewis say about Cesare Rossi when he arrives to arrest the man?

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

4. 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?

5. In "December 1943" why does Lewis say he feels uncomfortable conducting arrests?

6. How does Lewis describe the mood and appearance of the people in the outskirts of Naples after his release from the hospital?

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

8. What shift in the public attitude does Lewis notice toward the end of his time in Benevento?

9. For what reason are girls assaulted by local boys at the Villa Nazionale during "October 1944"?

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

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