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

2. What does the captain tell the dead man's brother the group possibly responsible for his brother's death are willing to do if they are not obeyed?
(a) Take money from people.
(b) Threaten people.
(c) Kidnap family from their homes.
(d) Kill people.

3. What reason does the captain have for asking those questioned in the murder case to write something down at the end of Section 1?
(a) For a handwriting sample.
(b) For future contact.
(c) For no reason.
(d) To use as blackmail.

4. What item does a man sell near the shooting that the police look for in Section 1?
(a) Fritters.
(b) Drinks.
(c) Ice cream.
(d) Pizza.

5. Where is the opening scene of the book located?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Corsica.
(d) Sicily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city is the beginning of Section 2 set in?

2. How do many of the bus passengers describe their seat window on the day of the shooting to police?

3. What is the title of the man of honor shown at the beginning of Section 2?

4. Which of the following things does the workers for the man of honor shown (at the beginning of Section 2) not do after not being paid?

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

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