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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, pp. 74-82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the wife of he man whose house is located on the street the police believe the murderer to have run down say her husband came inside to retrieve after hearing gun shots?
(a) His coat.
(b) Shoes.
(c) A shirt.
(d) Cigarettes.

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

3. What do the police believe arresting Marchica would be after he is brought in for questioning?
(a) Very dangerous.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Safe.
(d) Sad.

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

5. According to the first confession the police hear in Section 7, who offers Marchica money for Colasberna's murder?
(a) Paolo Nicolosi.
(b) Don Arena.
(c) Mrs. Nicolosi.
(d) Saro Pizzuco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is described as having a violent reputation in Section 7?

3. What does Marchica believe after the police show him a confession in Section 6?

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

5. What do the confessions the police obtain insinuate Colasberna did to cause him to be murdered?

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