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

2. What is the name of the company the man owned who was shot?
(a) Via Santa Co-operative Society.
(b) Grimelli Co-Operative Society.
(c) Santa Fara Co-operative Society.
(d) Genoa Fara Co-Operative Society.

3. What is the profession of the man whose house is located on the street the police believe the murderer to have run down after the shooting?
(a) Tree pruner.
(b) Cook.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Waiter.

4. What does the captain suggest is the reason for the man being shot during his interview with the informant on the mafia?
(a) For being too rich.
(b) For not submitting to the mafia.
(c) For being poor.
(d) For not paying their taxes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the police believe arresting Marchica would be after he is brought in for questioning?

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

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

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

5. Who does the sergeant major believe knows everyone in town and goes to question in Section 3?

(see the answer key)

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