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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When thieves raid the Field Security Office at Castellammare castle to steal wheels off vehicles, how high are the walls they have to climb to do so?
(a) 30 ft.
(b) 20 ft.
(c) 10 ft.
(d) 60 ft.

2. When discussing the customary pilgrimage to the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that it has been a custom for how long?
(a) 300 years.
(b) 1500 years.
(c) 600 years.
(d) 2000 years.

3. At the end of "February 1944" Lewis sees his first pazzariello on the Via San Pasquale; according to Lewis, this word translates to what?
(a) Musician.
(b) Joker.
(c) Flower merchant.
(d) Pizza shop.

4. In his February 12, 1944 entry Lewis is surprised to find that the Neapolitans have never visited famous sites nearby, though they have all been to which city multiple times?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) Florence.

5. As Lewis discusses the "Robin Hood" tradition in the Zona di Camorra he notes that the main example is Domenico Lupo; what explanation does Lewis give for the man's name?
(a) Bandit.
(b) Bear.
(c) Wolf.
(d) Snake.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lewis discusses Neapolitan vendettas he says that which of the following individuals told him about this, or else he would not know?

2. When Lewis visits the prison during his vendetta investigation he notes that newly received prisoners are fingerprinted and then told to wipe the ink off their hands where?

3. While discussing Latarullo's home furnishings Lewis describes a dingy piece of rock, supposedly from the sanctuary of which saint?

4. After discussing Latarullo's home furnishings and souvenirs, Lewis remarks that his friend reads how many newspapers per day?

5. Lewis notes in November 1943 that the only avenue open to a young man of good family is diplomatic service; how many diplomatic posts are offered in Naples?

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