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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, pp. 53-65.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do two high-ranking ministers discuss at the beginning of Section 3?
(a) Salvatore Colasberna.
(b) Rosario Pizzuco.
(c) Captain Bellodi.
(d) Colagero Dibella.

2. What profession does the man have in the story the old man tells at the beginning of Section 4?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A cook.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A priest.

3. What is the name of the individual shown at the beginning of Section 5?
(a) Little Priest.
(b) Paolo Nicolosi.
(c) Passerello.
(d) Ciccio La Rosa.

4. What does the captain watch during the informant's interview despite believing he is lying?
(a) His mouth.
(b) His reactions.
(c) His hands.
(d) His eyes.

5. What is the nickname that Mrs. Nicolosi gives to the police in regards to the shooting?
(a) Zicchinetta.
(b) Little Priest.
(c) Lupara.
(d) Brescianelli.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man believe a certain spy to be setting himself up against in Section 4?

2. How does the man who comes to talk to the police in Section 5 describe one of the men they arrested?

3. What is the name of the popular card game often played in Sicily that is discussed in the book?

4. Who does the old man shown in Section 4 believe make a fool of most of the men in the city?

5. What does the man who comes to talk to the police in Section 5 say does not even exist?

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