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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. Which of the following insects plagues Hotel Vesuvio as "September 1944" opens?
2. When Lewis is invited to go on a family expedition to gather greens and hunt birds with Ingeniere Crespi, the man's son goes along; what is the boy's name?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. When Lewis and the American army arrive at "Red Beach," how many rounds of ammunition does each man receive?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the mistake that occurs when Lewis is sent to investigate reports of a female spy in Afragola.
2. For what reason are girls assaulted by local boys at the Villa Nazionale during "October 1944"?
3. What shift in the public attitude does Lewis notice toward the end of his time in Benevento?
4. When Lewis is forced to arrest Signora Esposito-Lau, what reason does her husband give as the likely one behind the arrest?
5. Describe the autumn traditions in Naples after the torrential rains in September.
6. 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?
7. How does Lewis describe the mood and appearance of the people in the outskirts of Naples after his release from the hospital?
8. What embarrassing and uncomfortable experience does Lewis relate when he comes into contact with Professore Placella?
9. What reasons does Lewis give for the theft of copper when he is sent to investigate the problem?
10. In "December 1943" why does Lewis say he feels uncomfortable conducting arrests?
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
Compare and contrast Lewis' thoughts about Sauro, the German boy-spy, with that of his thoughts on one other prisoner of your choice. Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss three major reasons for the rampant unemployment and poverty in Naples. Be sure to include specific examples and quotes from the book.
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