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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. Which of the following individuals is a witness in the case against the man arrested by the corrupt police chief on fraudulent charges of conspiracy with the Germans?

2. As the book ends and Lewis prepares to leave Naples, he mentions that he hopes he will at least have time to see which of the following individuals before he leaves?

3. In the January 1, 1944 entry Lewis says that any Allied goods stolen are sold openly on which of the following streets?

4. As Lewis and his companions prepare to land at Salerno, how does Lewis say the lecture by the Intelligence officer could have been summed up?

5. When Lewis discusses the small towns outside Naples he says that there are nearly uncontrollable because they are ruled by the local mob, a group known as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What response does Lewis have when it is announced that Counter-Intelligence funds are to be cut to 400 lire per week for each section member?

2. What condition is the city of Naples in when Lewis arrives after his stay in the hospital?

3. When the Allies learn that a planned invasion at Anzio is running through the local rumor mill, who does Lewis track down as the source of the leak?

4. In "December 1943" why does Lewis say he feels uncomfortable conducting arrests?

5. What does Lewis learn from the Americans in his September 11, 1943 entry?

6. Describe the military confusion that occurs in the September 14, 1943 entry.

7. What sort of experience does Lewis describe in regards to the prostitutes who have set up business in Naples?

8. What shift in the public attitude does Lewis notice toward the end of his time in Benevento?

9. Describe the information Lewis and the other men in his section have when they first arrive in Salerno.

10. Why is Lewis sent to arrest Cesare Rossi in "February 1944"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore and analyze the A-Force plot to use prostitutes to spread venereal disease to German soldiers. What strengths and weaknesses does the plan have? Be sure to include supporting information from the text.

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

Explain and discuss three main challenges in the Allied attempts to stop the black market in Naples and Lewis' views on each. Be sure to cite supporting information from the text.

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