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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While awaiting the arrival of Turi's father, who does Aspanu kill when refusing to surrender their weapons?
(a) The Mafia chiefs.
(b) Quinta.
(c) The picciotti.
(d) Spies of Don Croce.

2. What does Michael learn about Turi's girlfriend?
(a) She is in danger.
(b) She is going to see Turi when she is told not to.
(c) She is causing Turi problems.
(d) She is pregnant.

3. What is Aspanu's response when Michael asks him to travel to America with him and Turi?
(a) He refuses.
(b) He becomes angry.
(c) He agrees.
(d) He considers it.

4. Who does not appear for dinner that causes Michael to worry?
(a) Peter Clemenza.
(b) Hector Adonis.
(c) Justina.
(d) Turi's father.

5. Who does Andolini and Adonis give information to to relate to Turi before his escape to America?
(a) Aspanu.
(b) Turi's parents.
(c) Don Croce.
(d) Silvestro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is killed for betraying Turi at the end of "Chapter 24"?

2. If the Christian Democrats win the election, what does Don Croce say must be promised to him?

3. Who says they cannot guarantee a pardon for Turi?

4. What is the name of the vote that did away with the Italian monarchy and established Italy as a Republic?

5. What celebration is said to be held in the towns that win the communist vote in the election?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Turi learns of Stefan, what does he do?

2. What makes Turi finally realize he has to leave Sicily?

3. After the 1948 election, what happens to the land that is supposed to be distributed to the peasants?

4. What does Michael and Clemenza read together while in his room?

5. What is Michael and Peter's plans in order to help Turi during his escape to America?

6. What is the referendum?

7. Discuss the visit that occurs between Aspanu and Michael in the middle of the night.

8. When Turi's parent's are arrested by orders of Colonel Ugo Luca, what is Turi's revenge?

9. Why does Aspanu form an alliance with Don Croce?

10. Why is Passatempo killed for betraying Turi?

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