The Sicilian | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. How does Turi Guiliano become a bandit?

Turi Guilano becomes a bandit by accident. When he is stopped by police, a fight breaks out and Turi is shot by a police officer. Turi then shoots the police officer that shot him. He then flees to the mountains and lives as a bandit in order to survive.

2. Who is Michael Corleone and what orders does he receive from his father, Vito Corleone, which must be executed before he can go home to America?

Michael Corleone is the son of Vito Corleone, a don in the Mafia. Michael is exiled to Sicily for two years. When he is finally able to return home, his father informs him that he is to help the bandit, Turi Guiliano, escape Sicily and return with him to America.

3. When Michael meets Turi's parents, what does Turi's father discuss with...
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