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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. A man is shot getting on a bus which is traveling where?
(a) Pisa.
(b) Palermo.
(c) Parma.
(d) Naples.

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

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

4. 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.

5. How do many of the bus passengers describe their seat window on the day of the shooting to police?
(a) Broken.
(b) Shades down.
(c) Steamy.
(d) Very Bright.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the actual name of the informer the police use to gain information on the mafia?

2. 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?

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

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

5. 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?

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