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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. According to what Kathy tells Francesca, who is responsible for killing their father?

2. What is Nick Geraci's real first name?

3. Who does Tom spot coming out of the convention that he would have preferred to avoid?

4. Where do Kay and Michael decide to spend the rest of their vacation after their original plans are ruined?

5. When Michael summons Nick directly to meet with him, what is the name of the restaurant where the meeting will take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Michael feel that he has to engineer the plane crash off of Rattlesnake Island?

2. Why does Francesca worry that Billy is dating her simply to shock his parents?

3. What advice does Tom give to Fredo after Fredo shoots up his wife's car and accidentally kills a small dog?

4. Why does Russo orchestrate the suicide-homicide hit that is supposed to ensnare Fredo?

5. What does Cosa Nostra mean and how is its meaning portrayed in the investigation into the plane crash?

6. Contrast Francesca's beliefs about her father and also her uncle's death versus the truth.

7. As she begins her college life, why does Francesca come to regret not joining a sorority?

8. Why does Nick decide to join the Corleone organization?

9. Why are pigs present in Doomtown?

10. When Johnny examines the item that was given to him to hand carry to Michael, what does he discover?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the groups of people trying to gain control of the Cuban casinos. Compare and contrast these groups in terms of overall number, organization, overall motivation, ability to plan, and success achieved. How are they similar? How are they different? Does any one group of people actually end up controlling the Cuban casinos? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several different literary techniques as the story is told in regard to the story's flow. Describe the techniques of both flashbacks and foreshadowing. How are each of these techniques used in the story? Give specific examples of each technique. Why might the author have chosen to use both of these techniques in the story? Is the story enhanced by the use of these two techniques? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

While each Don runs his own territory and family business, all of the Dons belong to the Commission.

a. Discuss the role of the Commission in the day-to-day operations of the Corleone family business.

b. Does the Commission evolve as the story moves on?

c. How do the relationships of the Dons change as the Commission changes?

d. Is the Commission an important or an outdated institution? Be sure to explain your reasoning and support your answer with examples from the story.

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