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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. On the outing with Ingeniere Crespi's family, Crespi's son manages to catch what bird to the delight of his family?
2. Lewis travels to Pomigliano to arrest Mussolini's former Press Secretary, a man by what name?
3. 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?
4. Early in the book, on which of the following dates does Lewis state that the war arrives?
5. When investigating a local vendetta, which of the following is the prison Lewis visits for the case?
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. Describe the military confusion that occurs in the September 14, 1943 entry.
3. What condition is the city of Naples in when Lewis arrives after his stay in the hospital?
4. Describe the military situation in Salerno, as discussed in the September 9, 1943 entry.
5. When discussing the reasons behind the plight of Lattarullo and others like him, on what situation does Lewis place the blame in "November 1943"?
6. What does Lewis say about the appearance of Captain Frazer in his November 26, 1943 entry?
7. What frustrates Lewis when trying to investigate a report of a murder from one of the scugnizzi outside the Cafe Roma?
8. Describe the situation when Lewis is ordered to investigate the arrest of Giovanni Albano at the request of Marshal Benvenuto.
9. Why is Lewis sent to arrest Cesare Rossi in "February 1944"?
10. What embarrassing and uncomfortable experience does Lewis relate when he comes into contact with Professore Placella?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the experience of Lewis and his fellow British soldiers with that of the American Army to which they are assigned when the men first reach Salerno in September. Be sure to include supporting information from the text.
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
Using all available instances, compare and contrast the behavior of the American soldiers with that of the Canadians.
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