View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the vote that did away with the Italian monarchy and established Italy as a Republic?

2. Who is killed for betraying Turi at the end of "Chapter 24"?

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

4. When Turi's girlfriend is sent to America, what is she supposed to send back to Turi if the escape route is safe?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What deal does Don Croce set up with The Minister of Justice, Franco Trezza?

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

3. Discuss the Abbot's relationship to Stefan Andolini and what does he tell Stefan about his work for Don Croce?

4. Why is Passatempo killed for betraying Turi?

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

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

7. Discuss the events that occur that cause Andolini to be arrested.

8. What is the referendum?

9. What occurs at the meeting that takes place in Montelepre at the home of Hector Adonis, between Don Croce and Turi?

10. What is the immediate response to the massacre at Portella della Cinestra?

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

Compare and contrast Turi's mission to help others with the Friends of the Friends' mission to help others. Cite examples from the story in order to justify your answer.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 906 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample