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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Michael meet first while in Sicily in order to help Turi's escape to America?

2. Who does Aspanu inform that he knows the whereabouts of Turi?

3. Who is Michael Corleone supposed to meet in Trapani?

4. If Turi accepts Don Croce's rule, what will Turi be to him?

5. Who keeps Turi supplied with books while he is living in the mountains?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Turi learn about the monastery when he stays there after his run in with the carabinieri that caused his injury?

2. Why is Turi arrested before the Fiesta and how is he released?

3. Who is Hector Adonis and what is his relationship to Turi?

4. Who declared war on the Mafia and what was Don Croce's status when the war ended?

5. Why does Hector Adonis want Turi to reach an accommodation with the Friends of the Friends?

6. Discuss the kidnapping of Prince Ollorto.

7. Where was Don Croce born and what did his life entail while growing up?

8. Who betrays Turi when he goes home for the Easter holiday?

9. Who is sent by Don Croce to give Turi a message and what is the message?

10. What crime is popular in Sicily during Turi's time spent as a bandit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of police, or the "carabinieri", in The Sicilian. What was their involvement in the story and in what ways did they play a large part of the book? Give examples from the text in order to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss and explain the mission of Michael Corleone. Explain why Michael was in Sicily as well as the orders he was to follow from his father. Be sure to include examples in order to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Dialogue was used heavily in The Sicilian. Discuss and explain how dialogue was used in the story and why it played a large role. Cite examples in order to justify your response.

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