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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Lewis and his companions enter the catacombs behind San Gennaro on reports that German SS officers are hidden there. How many galleries are in this catacomb?

3. Early in the book, on which of the following dates does Lewis state that the war arrives?

4. When Lewis asks Norah Gemelli for help on a case he mentions that she lives on which of the following affluent streets?

5. When Sergeant Moore returns from Salerno, Lewis' group is told there is not enough room for them in the command car; with what commodity is the command car full?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the mistake that occurs when Lewis is sent to investigate reports of a female spy in Afragola.

2. 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?

3. How does Lewis describe Vincente Lattarullo when he relates their first meeting?

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

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

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

7. When Lewis investigates Marshal Benvenuto's case against Giovanni Albano, what reason does the Marshal give for the arrest?

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

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

10. What interesting individual does Lewis meet during his sight-seeing trip to Capaccio, and what experience does he have with the individual?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and explain the reputation Lewis get in Benevento as being afflicted with the evil eye. What significance does this have, and what does it say about the townspeople's attitude toward him? Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.

Essay Topic 2

Explore and analyze the A-Force plot to use prostitutes to spread venereal disease to German soldiers. What strengths and weaknesses does the plan have? Be sure to include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 3

In a well-developed essay, cite two superstitious or religious practices of the Neapolitan people and explain Lewis' reaction to each. Include supporting information from the book in your response.

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