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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. Who does Aspanu inform that he knows the whereabouts of Turi?

2. Who is Michael Corleone supposed to meet in Trapani?

3. After three attempts on Turi's life fail, who is sent to kill Turi a final time?

4. What person of importance asks to join Turi's band?

5. What holiday does Turi go home for in order to visit his parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Michael meets Turi's parents, what does Turi's father discuss with him?

2. Who is Hector Adonis and what is his relationship to Turi?

3. What is the black market and who runs it?

4. Why does Hector Adonis want Turi to reach an accommodation with the Friends of the Friends?

5. What is Turi's job while staying at the monastery run by The Abbot?

6. Before the Fiesta, what happens to Turi and his cousin, Aspanu?

7. Who does Turi and his band rob in "Chapter 10"?

8. Why is Turi arrested before the Fiesta and how is he released?

9. Discuss the kidnapping of Prince Ollorto.

10. Who is sent by Don Croce to give Turi a message and what is the message?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contract the character of Turi with the character of Aspanu. Cite examples from the story in order to support your answer by describing at least three qualities that were similar and different between the two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between the Black Market and the monastery that is discussed in detail in The Sicilian. Support your answer by citing examples from the text in order to explain how and why the two are related in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Dialogue was used heavily in The Sicilian. Discuss and explain how dialogue was used in the story and why it played a large role. Cite examples in order to justify your response.

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