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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 is Johnny given to hand-carry to Michael in Las Vegas?

2. What is the name of Fredo's wife?

3. Who is named as Micheal's new consigliere?

4. When does Michael Corleone become the new head of the Corleone family crime syndicate?

5. Where is Michael proposing to move his headquarters to after leaving New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the police officer shows up to rescue Fredo from the customs officials, Fredo asks the officer to turn down the radio. Why does that request prove to be unfortunate for Fredo?

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

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

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

5. Why does Michael choose Pete Clemenza as his consigliere for the Commission meeting?

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

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

8. Explain why Kay barely knows how to speak to her husband of five years.

9. Why does the Mafia wonder if the FAA's ruling that the crash was an accident is correct?

10. How is Francesca changed after she and Billy spend the afternoon in the hotel room on their trip from college for the Christmas holidays?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Michael Corleone and Joe Lucadello work together during two different periods in their lives. Describe the circumstances surrounding each of these periods in which the men work together. Then, examine how the first circumstances and the relationships the men developed early in their lives impacted the circumstances surrounding their second meeting.

Essay Topic 2

There is no doubt that Francesca has been greatly affected by having the Corleone name, as well as when she learns the truth about her family's history and real identity. Discuss how Francesca's last name affects her relationship with Billy. How does having the Corleone name affect Francesca's mental state, her ability to reason, her ability to trust, and her overall self-image?

Essay Topic 3

The Mafia bosses use many different tactics to rule their territories and keep their people in line.

a. Identify three tactics used by the Mafia bosses to rule their territories and keep their people in line.

b. For each tactic identified, explain why the Dons use this method of control.

c. Compare and contrast these tactics in terms of their operational style, level of involvement, and operational success or failure.

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