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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, pp. 48-53.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Waiter.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Cook.

3. What item does a man sell near the shooting that the police look for in Section 1?
(a) Drinks.
(b) Ice cream.
(c) Fritters.
(d) Pizza.

4. What is the title of the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2?
(a) Honourable Member.
(b) Minister.
(c) Mighty Minister.
(d) His Excellency.

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) He is forced.
(c) So he will be paid.
(d) He is mad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described as the entire network of mafia connections that lives in the shadow of the church?

2. How do many of the bus passengers describe their seat window on the day of the shooting to police?

3. What is the nickname of the informer the police use to gain information on the mafia?

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

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

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