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Chapter Abstracts

Chapter abstracts are short descriptions of events that occur in each chapter. They highlight major plot events and detail the important relationships and characteristics of characters and objects. The Chapter Abstracts can be used to review what the students have read, or to prepare the students for what they will read. Hand the abstracts out in class as a study guide, or use them as a "key" for a class discussion. They are relatively brief, but can serve to be an excellent refresher of the text for either a student or teacher.

Introduction Abstract

* Henry Hill, Jr. has entered the witness protection program with his wife and two daughters.
* Henry has been forced to enter the program after his life is threatened by two mob bosses-Jimmy Burke and Paul Vario.

Chapter 1 Abstract

* Henry begins to tell the author the story of his...
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