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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. For how many years did Pistone work undercover to infiltrate the Mafia?

2. Brasco was glad that Lefty got interested in what business in Milwaukee?

3. Which of the following was NOT something Brasco does with Jilly's crew?

4. What kind of operation did the man in #45 have?

5. Which two guys in Jilly's crew got out of jail and were suspicious of Brasco?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the double-edged sword for Pistone regarding spending time with his family on the sly?

2. What was critical about Pistone's meeting Tony Mirra?

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

4. What was Pistone's identity during the undercover operation?

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

6. What were the circumstances in which Pistone was able to get Lefty involved in the vending machine racket in Milwaukee?

7. What was the impact on Pistone's personal and professional lives due to Pistone's testimony against the mobsters?

8. How did Pistone have a close call with almost being identified when agent Tony Conti came to New York for a job?

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

10. Describe how Lefty took Pistone under his wing both professionally and personally.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joe Pistone was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Johnny's life through this book, what were his biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did he manage through them? How did his coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of his life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

From what you can glean from Pistone's descriptions, create a brief character study of Lefty. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What created the friction between him and Pistone? How did he reconcile with him? What emotional damage was done to the relationship?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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