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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, pp. 22-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the informant to the police on the mafia's payment described?
(a) He isn't paid.
(b) Poorly.
(c) Very well.
(d) Average.

2. Who is the author of the book "Il Giorno Della Civetta"?
(a) Silvio Pellico.
(b) Tommaso Sciasi.
(c) Leonardo Sciascia.
(d) Giovanni Leonardo.

3. How long had the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 held out on paying his workers?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 2 weeks.

4. What is the name of the man who was shot at the beginning of the book?
(a) Rasario Pizzuco.
(b) Paolo Nicolosi.
(c) Salvatore Colasberna.
(d) Colagero Salvatore.

5. What does the captain watch during the informant's interview despite believing he is lying?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His hands.
(c) His mouth.
(d) His reactions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does an officer angrily intervene at the house of the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 despite not wanting to?

2. How long does the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2 believe he has held out on paying his workers?

3. What is the actual name of the informer the police use to gain information on the mafia?

4. What is the Italian name for the police that is used in the book?

5. What is the name of the company the man owned who was shot?

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