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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Lewis goes on a picnic with Frazer and Signora Lola, which of the following places do they visit?
(a) Portofino.
(b) Rome.
(c) San Vincenzo.
(d) Capri.

2. When Salvatore Loreto is captured in "August 1944," which of the following is the hospital in which Lewis finds him?
(a) Cancello Field Hospital.
(b) Maugham Field Hospital.
(c) Cancello National Hospital.
(d) Maugham National Hospital.

3. How old is the boy in "March 1944" who arrives at the 92nd General Hospital missing 3 fingers?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

4. When discussing Latarullo's part-time job as an "uncle from Rome" for funerals, how much do readers learn that Latarullo charges for this service?
(a) 500 lire.
(b) 1500 lire.
(c) 800 lire.
(d) 2000 lire.

5. While in Benevento, Lewis says the Canadians have a bad reputation there, due to the Sergeant-Major's habit of abusing civilians with what?
(a) Whip.
(b) Gun.
(c) Rope.
(d) Knife.

6. In his discussion of the various political groups in Italy Lewis says that all BUT WHICH of the following are considered quite powerful?
(a) Separatist Communists.
(b) Christian Democrats.
(c) Orthodox Communists.
(d) Social Democrats.

7. During their visit to the bones of St. Andrew, the informant tells Lewis that the bones excrete the rejuvenating fluid how many times per year?
(a) 67.
(b) 3.
(c) 102.
(d) 28.

8. In early April, Lewis says that he has completed how many investigations of Italian women who wish to marry British soldiers?
(a) 22.
(b) 35.
(c) 28.
(d) 12.

9. When discussing various salaries, Lewis says the the conversion rate for the Italian lira to British pounds is ____ lire for 1 pound.
(a) 800.
(b) 400.
(c) 100.
(d) 200.

10. In his discussion of the shrine of Cybele, Lewis says that after arriving in Avellino devotees complete their journey to the shrine by what method?
(a) Walk.
(b) Carriage.
(c) Car.
(d) Motor bike.

11. While discussing Domenico Lupo's raiding bands Lewis says that one of the biggest issues is the looting of what?
(a) Military bases.
(b) Groceries.
(c) Homes.
(d) Trains.

12. After Mt. Vesuvius erupts Lewis visits a local seismologist, Professor Saraceno, for information about the event. With what does Lewis pay the man for his advice?
(a) Shoes.
(b) 100 lire.
(c) Corned beef.
(d) 2 apples.

13. While talking about various salaries Lewis says that his research shows the Questore of Naples makes the most, at what amount per month?
(a) 7234 lire.
(b) 4587 lire.
(c) 3823 lire.
(d) 5496 lire.

14. When discussing the single Neapolitan suburb he has not visited, Lewis notes that the famous San Gennaro was thrown to the lions here in what year?
(a) AD 236.
(b) AD 305.
(c) AD 498.
(d) AD 128.

15. After they search Prince Pignatelli's apartment, Lewis and Evans learn that some local women actually followed the custom of Poppaea Sabina and took baths in what?
(a) Blood.
(b) Milk.
(c) River.
(d) Oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Prince Pignatelli's apartment Lewis and Evans find huge stores of which of the following perfumes?

2. In his discussion of the marriage application investigations he must conduct, Lewis says that ___ out of 10 Italian girls have lost their men to the war?

3. When Captain Frazer and Signora Lola finally become engaged, he is horrified at having to participate in an Easter parade down which of the following street?

4. When Lewis visits the house set up--illegally--by Captain Frazer and Signora Lola, he notes that it is badly damaged from an air raid that happened on which date?

5. When Eric Williams speaks of his frustrations in the town of Nola, he tells Lewis that the whole town shut down for the Feast of what?

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