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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 the information in the file Francesca finds in Billy's office, how long has Billy been compiling information to use against the Corleones?

2. Who is arrested and charged with Billy's murder?

3. What is the name of the company that the Corleones use to launch their "family" business?

4. When Tom plays golf with Michael and Hal, who is the fourth man playing with them?

5. After being arrested in the Commission raid, who is found to have never become a U.S. citizen and is deported to Italy?

Short Essay Questions

1. When she's six months pregnant, Francesca feels unloved and trapped in her marriage. Why?

2. 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?

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

4. According to the conversation between Nick and his father, why does Sal suggest that Forlenza hide Nick after the plane crash?

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

6. 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?

7. Why is Tom surprised by the results of the background check he conducts on Lucadello?

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

9. As the book closes, Michael is looking out his window at the New York skyline. What is Michael thinking about?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Don Forlenza with Don Russo.

a. How are the two characters similar in terms of their professional lives? How are they different?

b. How are the two characters similar in their personality characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses? How are they different?

c. Looking forward, how might their experiences with Michael have affected each of these men as they moved forward with their lives? Would they be similarly affected or not? Explain your answers and your reasoning.

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

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.

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