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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. While talking about various salaries Lewis says that his research shows the Questore of Naples makes the most, at what amount per month?
(a) 7234 lire.
(b) 5496 lire.
(c) 3823 lire.
(d) 4587 lire.

2. Toward the end of "July 1944" Lewis says that about how many people live in a single acre in the district of Vicaria?
(a) 1,500.
(b) 8,000.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 3,000.

3. In Lewis' discussion of various salary levels, how much does he say an Italian major makes per month?
(a) 2875 lire.
(b) 4235 lire.
(c) 3063 lire.
(d) 1425 lire.

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

5. When discussing various salaries, Lewis says the the conversion rate for the Italian lira to British pounds is ____ lire for 1 pound.
(a) 100.
(b) 200.
(c) 800.
(d) 400.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the boy in "March 1944" who arrives at the 92nd General Hospital missing 3 fingers?

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. On July 12, 1944 Lewis notes that he has visited every town within 30 miles of Naples with what exception?

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

5. When discussing Latarullo's part-time job as an "uncle from Rome" for funerals, how much do readers learn that Latarullo charges for this service?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the result of Giovanni Patierno's letter-carrying activity when he is apprehended.

2. After Frazer is posted and his relationship with Signora Lola ends Lewis mentions that Lola and her friend will be going to the island of Capri to "deflate." What is meant by this?

3. What reason does Signora Lola give for the odd behavior of a man in a cafe during the day trip to Capri?

4. When Lewis explains the Robin Hood tradition in the Zona di Camorra, what individual does he mention and what actions has this person taken?

5. What hobby does Lewis learn that the boys in Benevento enjoy during his tour of the city with the Marshal?

6. What attitude does Vittorio Fortuna have when Lewis arrests him, and what reason might there be for his attitude?

7. When Lewis talks about his friend Lattarullo's part-time job as an "uncle from Rome" for funeral services, how does he say his friend accomplishes this?

8. What is the importance of San Gennaro's blood to the Neapolitan people, as discussed in "May 1944"?

9. What frustration does Eric Williams have during the Feast of the Lily in Nola?

10. To what does Lewis attribute the differences found in Pozzuoli compared with other regions nearby in his discussion of that area?

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