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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 is the mastermind behind the attack against Don Croce at the Hotel Umberto?

2. When Turi spares Stefan Andolini's life, what does the Abbot inform Stefan that he may not do?

3. Who is waiting for Michael Corleone at the beginning of "Chapter 16"?

4. What means of transportation do Michael and Peter take for the first part of their journey to meet Turi?

5. Who do readers learn had warned Don Croce about the attack on the Hotel Umberto?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Michael and Clemenza read together while in his room?

2. Discuss the visit that occurs between Aspanu and Michael in the middle of the night.

3. Why does Hector Adonis meet with Turi to discuss a particular set of documents?

4. What happens to most of Turi's band by the time he begins his journey to America?

5. What does the Cardinal promise to do on Easter that will provide proof to Turi that he will be granted a pardon after the elections?

6. Why is Stefan Andolini sent to visit Turi and who sends him?

7. What is the referendum?

8. What makes Turi finally realize he has to leave Sicily?

9. What are Colonel Ugo Luca's thoughts on Turi?

10. After the 1948 election, what happens to the land that is supposed to be distributed to the peasants?

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 the relationship between Turi and Hector Adonis and how the two affected each others lives, whether positively or negatively, throughout the story. Give examples from the text in order to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the genre of The Sicilian. Cite at least three examples from the story that cause the book to be categorized in this particular genre.

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