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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. As part of the A-Force's plan to use venereal disease (STD) as a weapon, Lewis says that a number of prostitutes are rounded up and taken on a day trip where?

2. After taking his informant to dinner, Lewis is asked to visit the bones of St. Andrew to collect a rumored miracle fluid; how much does the informant pay for this privilege?

3. When discussing the awful behavior of French colonial troops as they ravage the countryside, Lewis says doctors in Castro di Volsci treat how many rapes?

4. Toward the end of "July 1944" Lewis says that about how many people live in a single acre in the district of Vicaria?

5. When Lewis goes on a picnic with Frazer and Signora Lola, which of the following places do they visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. While in Benevento Lewis discusses the diseases that have sprung up among the people. What methods does Lewis use to try to prevent another bout of malaria?

2. What hobby does Lewis learn that the boys in Benevento enjoy during his tour of the city with the Marshal?

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

4. What does Lewis find when he visits a small volcano called the Solfatara?

5. To what does Lewis attribute the differences found in Pozzuoli compared with other regions nearby in his discussion of that area?

6. What is the difference between Neapolitan architecture and that of Pozzuoli, as discussed in "July 1944"?

7. Describe the A-Force's plot when they attempt to use Italian prostitutes against the Germans and why the plan fails.

8. When Lewis explains the Robin Hood tradition in the Zona di Camorra, what individual does he mention and what actions has this person taken?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Compare and contrast Lewis' thoughts and views on the Neapolitan people at the beginning of the book with his thoughts and views of them at the conclusion of the book. Include quotes and supporting information from the text.

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