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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. Who is the lone survivor of the plane crash into Lake Erie?

2. According to the conversation between Fredo and Michael at Francesca and Billy's wedding, who is responsible for destroying the Lake Tahoe house?

3. What are the names of Michael's twin nieces?

4. What is the rooftop party being hosted at the Castle in the Sands Casino in celebration of?

5. What is the official rank of the police officer who shows up to rescue Fredo from the customs officials?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why will Tom Hagen not be present at the next Commission meeting?

4. Why is Russo threatened by Michael's desire to move his headquarters from New York to Las Vegas?

5. What does Tom believe is true about legitimate businessmen and why does he believe what he does?

6. What is the purpose of Doomtown?

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

8. Why does Kathy encourage Francesca to not join a sorority as she begins college?

9. At the meeting on Rattlesnake Island, Nick plays up his image of a dumb tough guy. Why?

10. As Michael opens up and shares some of his secrets with Kay as they fly on to Rome, what does Kay finally realize about herself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Throughout the course of the novel, Michael's relationship with two quite different women is chronicled. Compare and contrast the relationship Michael has with Kay to the relationship Michael had with Apollonia. Then, compare and contrast these two women. How do these two relationships influence not only Michael, but also the other men in the Corleone family business?

Essay Topic 3

Nick wears different masks in the story. Both a great competent and loyal Corleone employee and the ultimate betrayer of Michael, Nick is a study in contradictions. Identify, then compare and contrast the different sides of Nick. How would his plan for betraying Michael have been affected had he not been thought of as the loyal employee identity? Why is it necessary for Nick to wear different masks?

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