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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 Clemenza insist Michael do during his meeting with Turi?

2. What does Michael inform Aspanu about Andolini?

3. Who wins the 1948 election?

4. What does Michael Corleone and Peter Clemenza read that belongs to Turi?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the referendum?

5. What is discussed between Michael Corleone and Don Domenic Clemenza when they meet in the town of Trapani?

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

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

8. 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?

9. Discuss the marriage between Turi and Justina.

10. Who is the first person Turi and his band kidnap and what happens after?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contract the character of Turi with the character of Aspanu. Cite examples from the story in order to support your answer by describing at least three qualities that were similar and different between the two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between the Black Market and the monastery that is discussed in detail in The Sicilian. Support your answer by citing examples from the text in order to explain how and why the two are related in the book.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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