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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10, pp. 108-120.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Captain Bellodi go on a leave of absence from the police force in Section 10?
(a) Venice.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Rome.
(d) Parma.

2. Where is the opening scene of the book located?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Corsica.
(d) Sicily.

3. What is the name of the popular card game often played in Sicily that is discussed in the book?
(a) Lupara.
(b) Craps.
(c) Bargello.
(d) Zecchinetta.

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 not paying their taxes.
(b) For being too rich.
(c) For being poor.
(d) For not submitting to the mafia.

5. Who does the sergeant major find to be given a nickname due to his love of gambling?
(a) Paolo Nicolosi.
(b) Diego Marchica.
(c) Guiseppe Colasberna.
(d) Ciccio La Rosa.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the first confession the police hear in Section 7, who does Pizzuco run into after the murder?

2. What is the man being interviewed by police actually telling them when the other prisoner watches the interview from the captain's office?

3. How does Little Priest act out of fear in Section 5?

4. What do the two high-ranking ministers shown at the beginning of Section 3 say they do not believe in?

5. What is the name of the minister that is revealed to have possible mafia ties in Section 8?

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