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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis visits Loreto in the hospital and is told by the nurse taking care of him that Loreto will last how long, at the most?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 14 days.
(c) 12 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

2. On July 12, 1944 Lewis notes that he has visited every town within 30 miles of Naples with what exception?
(a) Capua.
(b) Amalfi.
(c) Salerno.
(d) Pozzuoli.

3. 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?
(a) 50 lire.
(b) 800 lire.
(c) 150 lire.
(d) 200 lire.

4. While in the hospital Lewis mentions that Signoras Lola and Susanna will be going on a retreat to Ischia to "deflate," and that they will eat what to accomplish this?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Ibex.
(c) Deer.
(d) Cormorants.

5. Whitsun draws near in "May 1944." Lewis says it is also known in Naples as the Easter of what?
(a) Roses.
(b) Life.
(c) Sunshine.
(d) Flowers.

6. When discussing the A-Force's plan to use venereal diseases (STDs) as a weapon Lewis states they've displayed complete disregard for the babies doomed to be born _______?
(a) Deformed.
(b) Blind.
(c) Brain damaged.
(d) Deaf.

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

8. Which of the following is the name of the midget gynecologist in "March 1944"?
(a) Losurdo.
(b) Rufo.
(c) Patierno.
(d) Salerno.

9. 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) Motor bike.
(b) Walk.
(c) Car.
(d) Carriage.

10. In Lewis' visit with his informant to the bones of St. Andrew, he says that the rejuvenating fluid is passed out using what medium?
(a) Paper strips.
(b) Jars.
(c) Plastic bags.
(d) Wool.

11. On which of the following dates in "March 1944" does Mt. Vesuvius erupt?
(a) March 2.
(b) March 15.
(c) March 19.
(d) March 24.

12. When Lewis investigates various Italian salaries, he says that the lowest income for a public official is that of the postman at what amount per month?
(a) 875 lire.
(b) 240 lire.
(c) 380 lire.
(d) 450 lire.

13. 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?
(a) December 11, 1943.
(b) October 30, 1943.
(c) March 14, 1944.
(d) April 1, 1944.

14. As "June 1944" opens Lewis remarks that the inevitable has finally happened, as how many Moors have been murdered in a village near Cancello?
(a) 2.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

15. Of the marriage application investigations Lewis has completed by April 5, 1944 how many of the Italian women turned out to be prostitutes?
(a) 22.
(b) 28.
(c) 12.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lewis and Evans are sent to search through Prince Pignatelli's apartment, they find a glass of wine left behind with what substance in it?

2. 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?

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

4. In early April, Lewis says that he has completed how many investigations of Italian women who wish to marry British soldiers?

5. 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?

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