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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. What is the name of the brother of the man who was killed at the beginning of the book, who talks to police about his death?
(a) Giuseppe Colasberna.
(b) Giuseppe Mancusi.
(c) Rosario Pizzuco.
(d) Diego Marchica.

2. What kind of mine has the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 invested much of his money in?
(a) Coal.
(b) Silver.
(c) Sulphur.
(d) Diamond.

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

4. Who is the author of the book "Il Giorno Della Civetta"?
(a) Tommaso Sciasi.
(b) Giovanni Leonardo.
(c) Silvio Pellico.
(d) Leonardo Sciascia.

5. Who is the man the sergeant major brings in (who loves gambling) believed to have ties to?
(a) The government.
(b) The church.
(c) The police.
(d) The mafia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose names does the police informant give to the captain at the end of Section 2?

2. Who does the sergeant major believe knows everyone in town and goes to question in Section 3?

3. What is the name of Mrs. Nicolosi's lover?

4. Who does the sergeant major find to be given a nickname due to his love of gambling?

5. What happens to the passengers on the bus after a man is shot at the beginning of the book?

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