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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 visit to the Neapolitan suburb in "July 1944" Lewis says that which of the following lakes, described by Homer, is a disappointment?
(a) Lago Garda.
(b) Lago Averno.
(c) Lago Cuomo.
(d) Lago Maggiore.

2. In early April, Lewis says that he has completed how many investigations of Italian women who wish to marry British soldiers?
(a) 12.
(b) 35.
(c) 28.
(d) 22.

3. In his discussion of the various political groups in Italy Lewis says that all BUT WHICH of the following are considered quite powerful?
(a) Separatist Communists.
(b) Orthodox Communists.
(c) Christian Democrats.
(d) Social Democrats.

4. After Eric Williams' discussion of Nola, which of Lewis' contacts asks him for a dinner meeting at Amalfi?
(a) Latarullo.
(b) Antonio Ceechi.
(c) Del Giudice.
(d) Eugenio Reale.

5. When Lewis investigates various Italian salaries, he says that the lowest income for a public official is that of the postman at what amount per month?
(a) 240 lire.
(b) 380 lire.
(c) 450 lire.
(d) 875 lire.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing Domenico Lupo's raiding bands Lewis says that one of the biggest issues is the looting of what?

2. When the Marshal of Benevento voices concerns that the town is surrounded by bandits, he proposes to go after them with how many Carabinieri?

3. When Lewis visits the suburb in "July 1944" he says that this is where which of the following emperors of Rome murdered his mother?

4. When discussing the shrine of Cybele near Avellino, Lewis notes that most devotees travel to Avellino by what transportation method?

5. The prostitutes rounded up for the A-Force's plot are unhappy about the situation because they are used to making how much money per night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Lewis visits Salvatore Loreto in the Cancello Field Hospital, the nurse says that a German in the bed next to him will die soon after six p.m. Why is she so sure of this?

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

4. What result does Lewis find when he interviews Contessa della Peruta, who has applied to marry a British man?

5. 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?

6. Describe the murder of five Moors as "June 1944" opens.

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

8. 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?

9. After Domenico Lupo begins to annoy the Allies by attacking military supply trains, how is he finally found and arrested?

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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