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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. 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) Lupara.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Carabinieri.
(d) Lupe pistoli.

2. What reason does the captain have for asking those questioned in the murder case to write something down at the end of Section 1?
(a) For no reason.
(b) To use as blackmail.
(c) For future contact.
(d) For a handwriting sample.

3. What city is the beginning of Section 2 set in?
(a) Genoa.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) Parma.

4. Who does the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 complain about an encounter with?
(a) Diego Marchica.
(b) A police officer.
(c) Don Arena.
(d) A member of the mafia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession did the police informant on the mafia previously have before selling out?

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

3. 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?

4. A man is shot getting on a bus which is traveling where?

5. How is the informant to the police on the mafia's payment described?

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