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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, pp. 22-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the man who was shot at the beginning of the book?
(a) Paolo Nicolosi.
(b) Salvatore Colasberna.
(c) Colagero Salvatore.
(d) Rasario Pizzuco.

3. What happens to the passengers on the bus after a man is shot at the beginning of the book?
(a) They disappeared.
(b) They scream and hide on the bus.
(c) They talk to police immediately.
(d) They laugh.

4. What is the name of the type of ammunition used to kill the man at the beginning of the book, and is also known as wolf shot?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Carabinieri.
(c) Lupe pistoli.
(d) Lupara.

5. What is the Italian name for the police that is used in the book?
(a) Bargello.
(b) Carabinieri.
(c) La Policia.
(d) Montecitorio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the company the man owned who was shot?

2. What is the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 a member of?

3. How is the driver of the bus described when he is interviewed by the police after the shooting?

4. What does the captain tell the dead man's brother the group possibly responsible for his brother's death are willing to do if they are not obeyed?

5. What is the title of the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2?

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