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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) River.
(b) Milk.
(c) Blood.
(d) Oil.

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?
(a) 8.
(b) 9.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

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

4. As Lewis makes himself acquainted with Benevento, he says that the new Marshal of the town is a man by what name?
(a) Ubaldo.
(b) Genovese.
(c) Altamura.
(d) Marchesa.

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

6. Lewis visits which of the following volcanoes during his time in the last Neapolitan suburb he has to visit?
(a) Iblei.
(b) Solfatara.
(c) Monte Amiata.
(d) Etna.

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

8. When told to tidy up the black market situation Lewis investigates Vittorio Fortuna, a pharmacist known to traffic illegally in what medication?
(a) Amphetamine.
(b) Tetanus.
(c) Benzedrine.
(d) Penicillin.

9. When a prostitute presents herself at the police station expecting a blanket in return for her services, Lewis is astonished to find that she is how old?
(a) 35.
(b) 12.
(c) 68.
(d) 6.

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

11. 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?
(a) Lead.
(b) Arsenic.
(c) Pearls.
(d) Gold leaf.

12. Which of the following is the name of the jeweler who arranges for the delivery of illegal letters in "March 1944"?
(a) Salerno.
(b) Losurdo.
(c) Patierno.
(d) Rufo.

13. 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.

14. 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) Brain damaged.
(b) Deformed.
(c) Deaf.
(d) Blind.

15. 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?
(a) 85.
(b) 150.
(c) 300.
(d) 700.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing Domenico Lupo's raiding bands Lewis says that one of the biggest issues is the looting of what?

2. When the Marshal of Benevento voices concerns that the town is surrounded by bandits, he proposes to go after them with how many Carabinieri?

3. When Lewis refuses the blanket-requesting prostitute at the police station, she remains good natured and accepts what other item Lewis offers?

4. In his April 1, 1944 entry Lewis spends time Signora Lola and says that she looks wonderful, having put on some weight due to the return of what food to Naples?

5. 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?

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