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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. What did Lefty think happened to Conti when Conti never returned?

2. In Chapter 14, Brasco discusses the pros and cons of ________________________.

3. Who did the FBI pull out of the undercover operation?

4. Where did the FBI agents tell Sonny and Lefty about Brasco's true identity?

5. How did Sonny Black ensure that the cops would not raid the event in #90?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Santo Trafficante so important to establishing the King's Court in Florida?

2. What was "The Left Hand" and how was it used?

3. How did the FBI get Conti out of the operation when they thought things were getting too dangerous for him?

4. Why was Lefty so impressed by Frank Balistrieri's hospitality in Milwaukee?

5. What was the only way that Pistone had to find out about who was killed in the hit?

6. Why was Pistone angry that the hit with Lefty was ultimately called off?

7. What were the pros and cons of Pistone's wearing a wire around the mob guys?

8. What was the King's Court and why did the FBI fund it?

9. What was Sonny's advice about Pistone's giving Lefty large sums of money and why did Pistone want to get closer to Sonny?

10. Why was the FBI worried when they learned that Sonny was ready to have Pistone made?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a character study of Sonny. What were his physical characteristics? What were his motivations? What were his fears? What were his dreams? What else can you say about Sonny?

Essay Topic 2

Pistone is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Lefty and Sonny. Both men wanted influence over Pistone but have their hold on him in very different ways. Why are their differences classic examples of conflict? What other similarities and dissimilarities are there between the two men?

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