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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 actual name of the informer the police use to gain information on the mafia?
(a) Calogero Dibella.
(b) Guiseppe Colasberna.
(c) Paolo Nicolosi.
(d) Rosario Pizzuco.

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

3. 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?
(a) Take money from people.
(b) Kill people.
(c) Kidnap family from their homes.
(d) Threaten people.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the book "Il Giorno Della Civetta"?

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

3. What is the nickname that Mrs. Nicolosi gives to the police in regards to the shooting?

4. What are the two high-ranking ministers shown at the beginning of Section 3 known as?

5. 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?

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