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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, pp. 90-108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 held out on paying his workers?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 3 months.

2. What is the name of Mrs. Nicolosi's lover?
(a) Diego.
(b) Paolo.
(c) Ciccio.
(d) Passerello.

3. What is the high-ranking minister shown at the beginning of Section 8 known as?
(a) Honorable Member.
(b) Your Majesty.
(c) Your Honor.
(d) His Excellency.

4. How does the man who comes to talk to the police in Section 5 describe one of the men they arrested?
(a) A loser.
(b) A murderer.
(c) A criminal.
(d) As an old, upstanding member of the community.

5. Who does the Captain first interrogate in Section 9?
(a) Don Arena.
(b) Diego Marchica.
(c) Mrs. Nicolosi.
(d) Brescianelli.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the popular card game often played in Sicily that is discussed in the book?

2. At what time do the police believe the murderer would have been running down the street after the shooting?

3. According to the second confession the police hear in Section 7, what was Colasberna offering Pizzuco?

4. How does the don respond when he is shown a confession in Section 9?

5. Who do two high-ranking ministers discuss at the beginning of Section 3?

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