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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. When Michael and Tom are in Michael's suite discussing the fourth man's proposed hit, who does Michael propose that the men use as a puppet in their plot?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Al.
(c) Sal.
(d) Nick.

2. How many days does Johnny wait for the President to call him before he finally calls the White House?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 7.
(d) 72.

3. In retirement, Michael is planning to use his connections with whom to legalize gambling in Atlantic City?
(a) The President of the United States.
(b) The Governor of New Jersey.
(c) The Senator from New Jersey.
(d) The District Attorney of New Jersey.

4. Who does Nick travel to Sicily with his family to meet?
(a) Don Indelicato.
(b) Don Narducci.
(c) Don Russo.
(d) Don Forlenza.

5. After returning to his home from the funeral for Francesca's baby, how many people does Johnny add to his estate staff?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom is worried that once the hit is completed, they will be killed by the governmental agency behind the assassination plot. Who will Michael use to ensure his family's safety?

2. Who does Russo need in order to complete his deal for the Cuban casinos?

3. How does Billy die?

4. The fourth man playing golf with Tom, Hal, and Michael proposes killing someone. Who does the fourth man want to kill?

5. According to Forlenza's information, who orders the sabotage on Nick's plane?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Michael moves back to New York and brings Kathy, Francesca, Sonny, and the Hagens to live with him, what does Michael vow to never tell Francesca?

2. Even though Michael is moving into semi-retirement, he insists on keeping his seat on the Commission. Why?

3. Why does Fredo ultimately agree to give the Chicago mobsters information on his brother in exchange for their participation in Colma East?

4. Explain why Michael and Nick have ended 1961 in a stalemate.

5. Michael confesses his fears of what will happen if they are unsuccessful in gaining control of the Cuban casinos. What does Michael fear?

6. When she's six months pregnant, Billy takes Francesca to various embassy and hotel parties and is very attentive to her. What does Francesca believe is motivating Billy's attentiveness?

7. How does Nick pull Fredo into his scheme to undermine Michael Corleone?

8. As Chapter 20 begins, Fredo's wife implies that their marriage is simply a cover for Fredo's homosexuality. She leaves the room without incident, but then Fredo destroys everything in the room. Why?

9. Describe the purpose of the "pizza men" that Nick requests during his meeting in Sicily.

10. Why does Michael make it a point to attend the funeral for baby Carmela, even though neither Francesca's twin sister nor Billy's parents attend the funeral?

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