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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 says they cannot guarantee a pardon for Turi?

2. Where does Turi meet Aspanu on his venture to meet Michael?

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

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

5. What does Michael fear about Turi's Testament?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to most of Turi's band by the time he begins his journey to America?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Hector Adonis meet with Turi to discuss a particular set of documents?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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