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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, pp. 32-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the police informant on the mafia make up a story to tell to the captain in Section 2?
(a) So he will be paid.
(b) He wants to get back at someone.
(c) He is forced.
(d) He is mad.

2. What is the title of the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2?
(a) His Excellency.
(b) Mighty Minister.
(c) Honourable Member.
(d) Minister.

3. What profession did the police informant on the mafia previously have before selling out?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A sheep rustler.
(c) A waiter.
(d) A barber.

4. How is the informant to the police on the mafia's payment described?
(a) Poorly.
(b) Average.
(c) He isn't paid.
(d) Very well.

5. What is the name of the popular card game often played in Sicily that is discussed in the book?
(a) Bargello.
(b) Craps.
(c) Lupara.
(d) Zecchinetta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the captain suggest is the reason for the man being shot during his interview with the informant on the mafia?

2. What kind of mine has the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 invested much of his money in?

3. What does the captain suggest all of the building contractors in their area had done that the man who died had not?

4. What are the two high-ranking ministers shown at the beginning of Section 3 known as?

5. Who does the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 complain about an encounter with?

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