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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 the Marshal of Benevento voices concerns that the town is surrounded by bandits, he proposes to go after them with how many Carabinieri?
2. On his visit to the one Neapolitan suburb he has not visited, what method of transportation does Lewis use?
3. When discussing the continued success of the black market Lewis says the Psychological Warfare Bureau estimates what percentage of Neapolitan income derives from stolen Allied goods?
4. After Signora Lola gives Lewis the information about illicit letters being sent, Lattarullo provides Lewis with the name of a letter carrier. What is the man's name?
5. When Lewis is ordered to Benevento to take over security for the Canadian FSS, he notes that fortunately it's a temporary arrangement as he is one man replacing how many?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the importance of San Gennaro's blood to the Neapolitan people, as discussed in "May 1944"?
2. What reason does Signora Lola give for the odd behavior of a man in a cafe during the day trip to Capri?
3. What hobby does Lewis learn that the boys in Benevento enjoy during his tour of the city with the Marshal?
4. What does Lewis find when he visits a small volcano called the Solfatara?
5. During April 1944 what reason does Lewis give for the huge number of prostitutes in Naples?
6. Describe the murder of five Moors as "June 1944" opens.
7. After Domenico Lupo begins to annoy the Allies by attacking military supply trains, how is he finally found and arrested?
8. What result does Lewis find when he interviews Contessa della Peruta, who has applied to marry a British man?
9. What attitude does Vittorio Fortuna have when Lewis arrests him, and what reason might there be for his attitude?
10. Describe the result of Giovanni Patierno's letter-carrying activity when he is apprehended.
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 the British army's views on brothels with that of the German army's views. What cultural attitudes might explain the difference of opinion? Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.
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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