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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the undercover agent who helps Brasco establish some identity around town?
(a) Tito.
(b) Johnny.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Chuck.

2. For what reasons was Tommy arrested?
(a) Gambling and prostitution.
(b) Robbery and shooting at cops.
(c) Drug dealing and prostitution.
(d) Robbery and gambling.

3. Brasco has to be careful that the Mafia or the ______________ don't learn about where his family lives.
(a) CIA.
(b) drug dealers.
(c) police.
(d) I.R.S.

4. What was Pistone's undercover name?
(a) Donnie Brasco.
(b) Darryl Braswell.
(c) Donnie Braxton.
(d) Dave Burlington.

5. Which high-level mobster asked to mentor Brasco?
(a) Messina.
(b) Vitale.
(c) Lefty.
(d) Mirra.

Short Answer Questions

1. Brasco only participated in the ________________ jobs.

2. Why did so many Sicilians start coming to New York?

3. Brasco's work with Lefty turned up ____________________.

4. The Bonannos brought Sicilians to town to _____________________.

5. Lefty was a less volatile person than _______________ was.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Pistone make a guy named Patsy angry regarding a stolen diamond ring?

2. Describe Pistone's activities during the time he spent with Jilly Greca's crew.

3. Why was the relationship with Lefty an advantageous one for Pistone?

4. How was the decision made regarding who Pistone would work for--Lefty or Mirra?

5. What was the first time that Pistone would go undercover as Donnie Brasco?

6. What was the double tragedy Pistone faced on the day his wife was in a car accident?

7. Why did Pistone think it would be a good idea to concentrate more of his time on the Bonanno family?

8. How did Pistone lay the groundwork for breaking into the Mafia and who was the bartender who made Pistone's first introductions to Mafia connections?

9. Explain how the deal came about in which Conti was allowed to put his vending machines in the bars in Milwaukee.

10. What were some of the things that Pistone had to do to become Donnie Brasco?

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