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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. What does Turi make the Cardinal read when together in the mountains?

2. Who is said to sell information to the government?

3. Who is waiting for Turi at Castelvetrano?

4. Who does Aspanu agree to allow to speak with Turi?

5. Where does Michael Corleone arrive at the beginning of "Chapter 16"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Turi's last thoughts as he begins his journey out of the mountains to go to America.

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

3. What is Michael and Peter's plans in order to help Turi during his escape to America?

4. Why does Aspanu form an alliance with Don Croce?

5. When Turi learns of Stefan, what does he do?

6. When Turi's parent's are arrested by orders of Colonel Ugo Luca, what is Turi's revenge?

7. 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?

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

9. What is the referendum?

10. Discuss the marriage between Turi and Justina.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Turi's Testament. Give examples from the story in order to explain what the Testament was as well as its importance. Be sure to discuss the role it had on the events that occurred throughout the book.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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