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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 shown documents involving plans for a war against Turi?

2. Where is the backup location for Turi and Aspanu to meet before Turi's escape from Sicily?

3. Who is unhappy with Turi's decision to support the Christian Democrats?

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

5. Who is to serve as an intermediary between Turi and the Catholic Church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens right after the election of 1948?

2. Discuss the marriage between Turi and Justina.

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

4. 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?

5. When Turi receives information about a pardon for Turi, what is his response?

6. What happens at the May Day celebration in the town of Portella della Cinestra?

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

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

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

10. What is the referendum?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some fiction stories contain a moral at the end of the story. Discuss the moral that readers could gain by the end of The Sicilian. Cite examples from the story in order to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

The Sicilian was written in third-person; this allowed readers an understanding of each character from a distance. Discuss the usage of third-person in the text. Explain how it was used as well as the effects it had on readers.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Turi Guiliano to Robin Hood. Cite examples from the story in order to justify your response.

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