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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is said to continue if Turi's parents are not released from prison?
(a) Attacks by Turi and his band.
(b) Turi's hatred of the government.
(c) Turi's attacks on Don Croce.
(d) Deaths of the townspeople.

2. What celebration is said to be held in the towns that win the communist vote in the election?
(a) May Day.
(b) Fiesta Day.
(c) A seven-day Fiesta.
(d) May Fair.

3. When Andolini reaches for a guard's gun, what happens?
(a) Andolini is punched by the guard.
(b) Andolini kidnaps the guard.
(c) Andolini is shot.
(d) Andolini kills the guard.

4. Who do readers learn had warned Don Croce about the attack on the Hotel Umberto?
(a) Turi.
(b) Hector Adonis.
(c) Aspanu.
(d) Michael Corelone.

5. What ailment does Aspanu suffer at the end of "Chapter 10"?
(a) A seizure.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) A hemorrhage.

6. What does Turi make the Cardinal read when together in the mountains?
(a) His Testament.
(b) His letters to Justina.
(c) His apology to Don Croce.
(d) His diary written during his time in the mountains.

7. When Turi's girlfriend is sent to America, what is she supposed to send back to Turi if the escape route is safe?
(a) A blank letter.
(b) An American token.
(c) A postcard.
(d) A code word.

8. Who places Andolini under arrest?
(a) Velardi.
(b) Talerico.
(c) Colonel Luca.
(d) Tunis.

9. What does Don Croce say he will have Turi's band attack?
(a) Socialists and Communists.
(b) Communists.
(c) Socialists.
(d) Christian Democrats.

10. What does Don Croce say he will personally guarantee to Turi?
(a) Turi's protection.
(b) Turi's pardon.
(c) Turi's execution.
(d) Turi's immigration to America.

11. When Turi goes home for Easter in "Chapter 22", what word best describes his appearance?
(a) Clean.
(b) Ragged.
(c) Filthy.
(d) Too thin.

12. How old does Justina turn in "Chapter 24"?
(a) 16.
(b) 20.
(c) 17.
(d) 21.

13. Who is kidnapped by Turi and his band when they go to Turi's home for Easter?
(a) The Cardinal.
(b) Minister Trezza.
(c) The Abbot Manfredi.
(d) A member of the carabinieri.

14. What does Don Croce believe Turi is a danger to?
(a) All of Sicily.
(b) Justina.
(c) The Mafia.
(d) His empire.

15. Who is said to support a pardon of Turi?
(a) The government.
(b) The Mafia.
(c) The carabinieri.
(d) The Catholic Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't the Christian Democrats give a pardon to Turi?

2. While awaiting the arrival of Turi's father, who does Aspanu kill when refusing to surrender their weapons?

3. Who informs Michael that they do not side with Don Croce?

4. How many people die during the massacre at Portella della Ginestra?

5. After the election, what is supposed to be distributed to the peasants?

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