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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. How old does Justina turn in "Chapter 24"?

2. Who says they cannot guarantee a pardon for Turi?

3. What groups are sent to Parliament by Sicily?

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

5. Who is shown documents involving plans for a war against Turi?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Michael returns to America after his exile in Sicily, what do he and his father, Vito Corleone, talk about involving Turi?

3. What happens right after the election of 1948?

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

5. Why is Passatempo killed for betraying Turi?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Turi's motives to help the poor and oppressed in Sicily. Cite examples from the story in order to explain why Turi had the motivation to help those less fortunate.

Essay Topic 2

Turi Guiliano was the main character in the story because the book revolves around him. Discuss any foils that stood in Turi's way during his time spent as a bandit. Cite examples from the story in order to explain how Turi dealt with the foils that tried to inhibit him and whether Turi was able to be stopped because of them.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Turi and Don Croce throughout the story. Why did they become enemies when they were once civil to each other?

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